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Grand Prix
“All of us, proving what? That we can go faster, and perhaps remain alive?”
Racing to Glory: John Frankenheimer's Grand Prix (1966)When director John Frankenheimer set out to make Grand Prix in 1966, he faced competition from Steve McQueen's planned racing film. Through strategic negotiations and groundbreaking technical innovations, Frankenheimer created what would become the definitive Formula One racing film of its era, pioneering new camera techniques and shooting during actual F1 races. Join us—Pete Wright and Andy Nelson—as we kick off our Car Racing series with a conversation about…
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