Hitting the Apex

A high-speed, emotional ride through rivalry and loss, blending thrilling race footage with intimate interviews that linger on the human cost of chasing glory.

Directed by

Mark Neale

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Brad Pitt, Valentino Rossi, Dani Pedrosa

Overview

The inside story of six fighters – six of the fastest motorcycle racers of all time – and of the fates that awaited them at the peak of the sport. It's the story of what is at stake for all of them: all that can be won, and all that can be lost, when you go chasing glory at over two hundred miles an hour – on a motorcycle. But this documentary is also an opportunity to understand the passionate relationship that links the pilots, the technical teams and the legions of fans to the spirit of GP Moto.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, earnest and uplifting. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Ambition, death, friendship, obsession

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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