Full Throttle: 5 Car Documentaries Every Man Must Watch
These documentaries capture the spirit of fast lanes that unfold behind the scenes as much as on the track.
Automobiles have long been symbolic of modernity and progress, even materialism. Beyond the hull, you discover creativity, ambition, and relentless pursuit of perfection that make them more than machines men love. They are not just machinery put together, rather they allude to the stories of ambition, grit and human spirit at full throttle.
Capturing visions, glories, rivalries, and disasters, engineering of cars encompasses it all. So, for the die-hard petrol heads, who love the thrill, danger, and speed, or lovers of documentaries as a genre, here we have 5 must-watch documentaries for you that go beyond the torque and do a deep dive into the culture, the history, the mastery of motoring. It is a glimpse into the life of men who push their limits to achieve the impossible.
Car Documentaries Every Man Should Watch
Uppity: The Willy T. Ribbs Story (2020)
Directed by Nate Adams and Adam Carolla, the 2020 documentary starring Willy T. Ribbs himself, his brother, Philip Ribbs, and their mother, Geraldine Ribbs, explores the controversial life of Willy, a black driver. First to make it to the qualifiers in the storied history of the Indy 500, Willy T. Ribbs's untold story is a raw and powerful look at racism in motorsports and the place for talent and perseverance against odds.
Where to Watch: Apple Tv; Netflix India
Apex: The Story of The Hypercar (2016)
A 1-hour 28 minutes film that follows the story of new class of exotic sports cars, from Koenigsegg to Bugatti, highlighting extreme engineering and audacity, risk-taking mindset, innovation, and sheer determination to produce the fastest cars ever!
Directed by J.F Musial and Josh Vietze, Apex: The Story of The Hypercar is a great document capturing the advancement in technology market that ultimately influenced cars we desire.
Where To Watch: Mubi and Apple Tv
Senna (2010)
Hands down the best motorsport documentary, Senna by Asif Kapadia is a documentary that documents the racing chronicles of the three times champion Brazilian F1 driver, Aryton Senna. Although a little one-sided narration of his life and death age of 34, the 2010 documentary blends raw footage to offer heart-pounding thrills and emotions.
Where To Watch: Netflix India, Amazon Prime Video
A Life of Speed: The Juan Manuel Fangio story (2020)
The story of legendary 5 times F1 world champion Juan Manuel Fangio explores his life and the world of f1 when no modern safety measures existed. Blending rare footage with expert analysis, Francisco Marci directed film is the first official documentary on the man.
Where To Watch: Netflix India
The Fastest Woman On Earth (2022)
What is the ultimate price you'd be willing to pay to become the fastest woman on the planet? A powerful quest for speed and glory, the documentary filmed over seven years starting 2013, chronicles the life of race driver and TV personality Jessi Combs.
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video; Apple TV; HBO Max
These documentaries alongside several others including The Grand Prix: The Killer Years (2011), The 24 Hours (2016), Le Mans: Racing Is Everything (2017), and Williams (2017) are more than stories of cars, they are unfiltered tales of human possibilities. So pick a documentary from the list to watch and get ready for the ride.