Dir. Asif Kapadia. 2010, 106 mins. DCP. With Ayrton Senna. To celebrate Brazilian Independence Day, the Museum presents a special screening of Asif Kapadia’s rousing, deeply compelling documentary. Senna recounts the extraordinary life and tragic death of legendary Brazilian motor-racer, Ayrton Senna, who won the Formula 1 world championship three times and succumbed to an untimely death at the age of 34. The racing scenes, many filmed from Senna’s viewpoint with an on-car camera, are thrilling. 

Free with Museum admission on a first-come, first-served basis. ​Museum members may ​​reserve tickets in advance by calling 718 777 6800. For more information about becoming a Museum member and to join online, please click here.