Dir. Marshall Curry. 2009, 93 mins. 35mm. A coming-of-age documentary about preteen racers who dream of becoming NASCAR stars, Racing Dreams follows a year in the lives of Annabeth, Josh, and Brandon as they compete for the World Karting Association’s National Championship. A thrilling portrait of American kids facing the pressure of pre-professional sports alongside the daily challenges of growing up.

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