‘Senna’ Documents the Life of a Formula One Legend

The Takeaway

Formula One racing attracts fans all over the world, and back in the ’80s and ’90s there was one man who everybody wanted to see race:  Brazilian  driver Ayrton Senna. Known for being a charismatic risk taker on and off the track, Senna’s legions of fans were shocked when he was killed in a crash during the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994. A new documentary called “Senna” tells the story of his life. The film won the World Cinema Audience Award: Documentary at this year’s Sundance Festival. We’re speaking with “Senna” director Asif Kapadia.
Here’s the trailer for “Senna”:

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