Dust to Glory (2004)

Dust to Glory (2004)
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Documentary filmmaker Dana Brown, who created a visually striking look at the world of surfing in 2003's Step Into Liquid, hits dry land running in this portrait of the world of off-road racing. The Baja 1000 is one of the world's premier desert racing events; taking place both on and off the roads in and around Baja California, the annual road rally pits drivers against punishing conditions as they attempt to cover the thousand-mile course in 36 hours or less. With a wide variety of different vehicles competing -- from modified trucks to stock Volkswagens -- Dust to Glory takes viewers into the middle of the race, with camera crews following in the action while several drivers race with cameras mounted to their cars for a "you are there" perspective. Dust to Glory also puts a special focus on driver Mike "Mouse" McCoy, who hopes to achieve a unique distinction as one of the first drivers to drive the entire one-thousand-mile course by himself (most vehicles employ a team of drivers for the long and demanding race). Dust to Glory director Dana Brown is the son of Bruce Brown, director of such legendary sports films as The Endless Summer and On Any Sunday. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Director(s):
Dana Brown
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Dust to Glory

Documentary filmmaker Dana Brown, who created a visually striking look at the world of surfing in 2003's Step Into Liquid, hits dry land running in this portrait of the world of off-road racing. The Baja 1000 is one of the world's premier desert racing events; taking place both on and off the roads in and around Baja California, the annual road rally pits drivers against punishing conditions as they attempt to cover the thousand-mile course in 36 hours or less. With a wide variety of different vehicles competing -- from modified trucks to stock Volkswagens -- Dust to Glory takes viewers into the middle of the race, with camera crews following in the action while several drivers race with cameras mounted to their cars for a "you are there" perspective. Dust to Glory also puts a special focus on driver Mike "Mouse" McCoy, who hopes to achieve a unique distinction as one of the first drivers to drive the entire one-thousand-mile course by himself (most vehicles employ a team of drivers for the long and demanding race). Dust to Glory director Dana Brown is the son of Bruce Brown, director of such legendary sports films as The Endless Summer and On Any Sunday. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
97 mins

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Director(s):
Dana Brown
Writer(s):
Dana Brown
Producer(s):
Scott WaughMike McCoy
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Categories:
Independent FilmsDocumentary
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    Justin W.

    If you are at all interested in autos and their capabilities, this film is for you. It is filled with beautiful visuals that I would die to see in high definition - everything from helicopter shots of dirt bike racers on the coast to slow motion captures taken mere inches (sometimes less!) from the vehicle ahead. It's true the filmmakers could have expanded more on a few of the many competitors and classes introduced, but overall, this is definitely something you should check out.

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    Chris K.

    If you have a love for motorsports in any way, then this is definitely a must see. This isn't just about the race itself, but also the people, families, traditions and emotions that have surrounded the race ever since the beginning. Bottom line, this movie will leave you with goosebumps after you are done watching it. It inspires.

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    Ryan C.

    This film is marked by beautiful cinematography and adequately documents the the baja 1000. The motivations and emotions of the participants are made clear through the dialog and the race coverage. Intoxicating and entertaining. to nitpick, No stories are told completely in this short format and the naration is too soft for such a gritty and hard event. A far better option than dramatized races like days of thunder or supercross.

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