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Angels Of Dirt - The independent documentary about Charlotte Kainz and the fearless women who race - will have its MILWAUKEE premiere on THURSDAY, April 18th at The Oriental Theatre as part of the Milwaukee Film Festival. Director, Wendy Schneider will be at the screening to take part in a post-show Q&A.
A SECOND MILWAUKEE SCREENING is on Saturday, April 20th - 11:30 AM - at Times Cinema.
Equal parts inspiration and heartbreak, Schneider charts the life and career of the amazing Charlotte Kainz, a “small-town girl” who grows up among the racers and pit mechanics at a rural Wisconsin motorcycle track. Developing a taste for speed and a talent for Flat Track racing at age four, young Charlotte puts the pedal to the metal and never looks back. Shot over the course of 17 years, this intimate and engaging documentary is an all-encompassing portrait of a fearless young woman with an innate desire and knack for competing and succeeding in a sport very few women, much less young girls, ever thought to compete in. Charlotte’s story of triumph and tragedy (she lost her life in a racing accident at age 20) is told through a rich tapestry of personal archives, interviews with family and friends, fellow competitors, and the supportive community that is the Aztalan Cycle Club, the Wisconsin track where Charlotte learned to race.
In 2016 the film’s cast expanded to include race legends Mert Lawwill (On Any Sunday), Nichole Mees, Tammy Kirk, Jay Springsteen, Scott Parker and Bubba Shobert.
“Angels Of Dirt” is another example of Schneider’s DIY approach to production. The film was entirely funded independently through crowdfunding, private donations, brand sponsorship and T-shirt sales. In addition to shooting and editing the documentary as she did with her past projects, Schneider for the first time created an original score for the film with the help of a wide variety of Madison musicians.
This summer, “Angels Of Dirt” will embark on a grassroots screening tour at select cities and tracks where Charlotte competed professionally.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Oriental Theatre, 2238 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202-1117, United States,Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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