"How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes! – Maya Angelou
It's all about perspective. Here are the films coming to this year's Festival that tell the cross-country road trip and empowerment narrative from a female perspective.
GOING BEYOND - MARGOT'S INCREDIBLE JOURNEY
Directed by Johannes Meier and Paul Hartmann
Going Beyond is a fresh take on the the epic road trip film, told through the eyes of an aging, and new, female rider intent on pushing back against what society thinks she should do at her age.
FIFTEEN THOUSAND REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE
Directed by Grégoire Darrasse
With the support of his partner, Céline, Yohan opens a motorcycle custom shop when his career in French side car cross comes to a halt because of an injury.
THE REV'IT! WOMEN'S ADV TEAM ANTHOLOGY
Directed by N. Murphy, K. Schamaun, M. Sanders, A.P. Quinn, R. Serrini
Five filmmakers capture the perspectives of five different adventure motorcycle riders across the country who share insights on how riding became even more of an outlet from them as the world changed in 2020.
ANGIE: TALES OF DETERMINATION
Directed by Christopher Darton
Despite the obstacles that stand in her way, born with multiple congenital birth defects and breast cancer, Angie Sandow is a force and doesn't let anything stand in her way including her dream to start riding a motorcycle.
MOTOLUV
Directed by Geneviève Chartrand
Roxanne, Veronique and Catherine have different stories about how they fell in love with motorcycles and what they mean to them.
Head over to the TMFF 2021 Film Guide for more information including trailers, synopsis and stills.