Race Night
Directed by Sean Jackson
Documentary | 25 minutes | USA | 2020 | English | CANADIAN PREMIERE
SHOWTIMES
Race Night is a documentary short exploring the culture and community of flat-track motorcycle racing in America’s Midwest. It follows three teenagers who, alongside their parents, pursue the dreams of the generations before them. Family and optimism are reoccurring themes in the film, exploring the relationship beyond the track and the sacrifices made for one another. Race Night tenderly depicts this subculture of small-town America with all its pain, loss, hopes, dreams, and glory.
Race Night has received the Audience Award and Best Documentary Short award at the London International Short Film Festival.
Director Bio
Sean Jackson is an American photographer and occasional filmmaker based in New York City. He is deeply interested in documenting small groups of people and exploring intimate relationships. His work often pairs storytelling inside the shape of a fleeting moment.
CREDITS
Directed by
Sean Jackson
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Produced by
Sean Jackson, Thomas Arnell
Cast
Ezra Brusky, Charlotte Kainz, Jack Kainz, Brian Martens, Zaria Martens, Ben Marx, Ryder Marx, Loyal Prach, Gary Sweezey, Melissa Terkhorn
Cinematography
Thomas Arnell
Editing
Brad Turner
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Music & Sound
Peter Murray & Saint Jhn, Jeff Strasser
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