SENNA to Speak to Racing Buffs in HD at The Ridgefield Playhouse, 7/22

The third film in the new Lime Rock Drivers Club Film Series is Senna, which will be in screened in HD at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Wednesday, July 22, at 7 p.m.

This is a documentary on Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna, who won the F1 world championship three times before his death at age 34.The story of the monumental life and tragic death of this legendary Brazilian motor-racing Champion Ayrton Senna, the film spans the decade from Senna's arrival in Formula One in the mid '80s and follows his struggles both on track against his nemesis, French World Champion Alain Prost, and off, against the politics which infest the sport. Sublime, spiritual and, on occasion, ruthless, Senna conquers and transcends Formula One to become a global superstar. Privately, he is humble, almost shy, and fiercely patriotic, donating millions to his native Brazil and contemplating a life beyond motor racing. Yet he is struck down in his prime on the blackest weekend in the history of the sport, watched live on television by 300 million people. Years later, he is revered in Formula One as the greatest motor racing driver of all time. In Brazil, he's a Saint.

The film is rated PG-13 and runs 106 minutes. There will be fun driving-related pre-screening festivities, driving-themed food and a full bar in the lobby. This event is sponsored by No. 109 Cheese & Wine and Caffeine and Carburetors and is part of The Lime Rock Drivers Club Film Series.

A $15 donation at the door supports the non-profit Playhouse. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org, or call the box office at 203-438-5795 for more information. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.

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