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The Fastest Woman on Earth

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Filmed over more than seven years beginning in 2013, THE FASTEST WOMAN ON EARTH chronicles the extraordinary life of professional racer and TV personality Jessi Combs. Approached by a predominately male team of aviation enthusiasts to be the driver of a custom car built from a repurposed fighter jet, Jessi's dream of breaking land speed records is suddenly within reach -- but at what cost? As her body and relationships suffer, Jessi continues to strive for the "fastest woman" title, confronting each obstacle with unparalleled courage and audacity. Seamlessly blending inspiration and heartbreak with joy and tragedy, this feature documentary throws viewers directly into the cockpit for Jessi's exceptional endeavor -- and the price that she ultimately paid for success.

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John Anderson Wall Street Journal The Fastest Woman on Earth is a mix of triumph and tragedy, with no small amount of foreshadowing. Oct 20, 2022 Full Review Scott Hines Decider ... Even if you don’t know a thing about the world of high-speed racing, the film sucks you in, offering a presentation that walks the tightrope–it’s neither inscrutably insider nor patronizingly broad. Nov 3, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Matson B "The Fastest Woman on Earth"... friends... this is a GREAT documentary... not just because it is about the late, great, Jessi Combs... no, this is an incredibly well done documentary. Period. It also happens to be an incredible story about an amazing woman. A story of unwavering commitment to one's dream... to one's personal mission in life... to one's purpose for being. It is only available on HBOMax, but I highly recommend you find a way to watch it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Christopher Otwell

Director

Graham Suorsa

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Jessi Combs

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Simon Chinn

Producer

Jonathan Chinn

Producer

Graham Suorsa

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Synopsis Filmed over more than seven years beginning in 2013, THE FASTEST WOMAN ON EARTH chronicles the extraordinary life of professional racer and TV personality Jessi Combs. Approached by a predominately male team of aviation enthusiasts to be the driver of a custom car built from a repurposed fighter jet, Jessi's dream of breaking land speed records is suddenly within reach -- but at what cost? As her body and relationships suffer, Jessi continues to strive for the "fastest woman" title, confronting each obstacle with unparalleled courage and audacity. Seamlessly blending inspiration and heartbreak with joy and tragedy, this feature documentary throws viewers directly into the cockpit for Jessi's exceptional endeavor -- and the price that she ultimately paid for success.
Director
Christopher Otwell, Graham Suorsa
Producer
Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn, Graham Suorsa, Christopher Otwell, Mark Monroe
Genre
Biography, Documentary, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 20, 2022