Speed Sisters Explained

Speed Sisters
Director:Amber Fares
Starring:The Speed Sisters
Editing:Rabab Haj Yahya
Studio:SocDoc Studios
Distributor:Dogwoof, First Run Features, Blue Ice Docs
Runtime:78 minutes[1]
Language:Arabic, English

Speed Sisters is a 2015 documentary film by Amber Fares that follows the all-female Palestinian racing team the Speed Sisters and explores the social issues surrounding their career.[2] It was pitched at the 2011 MeetMarket part of Sheffield Doc/Fest.

Production

The film is an international co-production between companies in Palestine, the United States, Qatar, the United Kingdom, Denmark and Canada.

Reception

Speed Sisters received generally positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an 80% score based on 5 reviews, with an average rating of 7.7/10.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SPEED SISTERS (PG) . . 24 February 2016 . 24 February 2016.
  2. Web site: Speed Sisters: meet the Middle East's female car-racing team. the Guardian. 2015-10-08. Rachel. Shabi.
  3. Web site: Speed Sisters (2015) . . . 24 February 2016.