Breaking Barriers

2014 • 42 minutes

About this movie

Breaking Barriers demonstrates what it takes to build and drive a vehicle faster than anyone on the planet. Follow American automobile entrepreneur John Hennessey's pursuit of the production vehicle land speed record and trace the roots of land speed racing from the early days of hot rodding to today. We discover that since the advent of the automobile, the pursuit of speed and the fight for the title of “fastest car” are intrinsically connected.

Ratings and reviews

Incredibly inspiring for such a short film, this documentary shows a glimpse into the world of racing, and the challenges, and glory, that come with it.

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