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Qualified

2019 · 78 min

A steady, respectful look at a pioneering athlete's uphill fight, more inspiring than thrilling, and quietly frustrating at the barriers she faced.

Directed by
Jenna Ricker
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Janet Guthrie
Tagline
They kept moving the finish line. She kept crossing it.
Overview
In the world of motorsports, the Indianapolis 500 has long been considered the only race. In May 1977, Janet Guthrie — the first woman to attempt Indy — earned herself a spot in the prestigious field of 33. A year later, overcoming impossible odds, Guthrie cobbled together her own team for a stunning success. Yet just when her career should have rocketed forward, it suddenly, inexplicably stalled.

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  • Disney Plus
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Directed by
Jenna Ricker
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Janet Guthrie
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    • gender
    • ambition
    • work
    • identity
    • justice
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    Audience
    adult
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    • documentary
    • true story
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    • Gore none
    • Language mild
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    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance0
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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Jenna Ricker
    Starring
    Janet Guthrie
    Runtime
    78 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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