Greased Lightning (1977)
Directed by Michael Schultz
Genres - Sports & Recreation, Romance |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Sports Drama |
Release Date - Jul 1, 1977 (USA - Unknown), Jul 1, 1977 (USA) |
Run Time - 96 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Clarke Fountain
Based on the life story of NASCAR auto racing champion Wendell Scott, this film, starring Richard Pryor as Scott, covers his struggles -- from the end of World War II to 1971-- to overcome racism and gain the freedom to demonstrate his winning auto-racing skills to everyone. He is not without support: he has Mary Jones (Pam Grier), his loving wife, a sense of humor, and quite a few good friends, including the white race-car driver Hutch (Beau Bridges). Filmed in the Atlanta area, this movie features performances by folksinger Richie Havens, Julian Bond (later a Congressman), and Maynard Jackson (at one time Atlanta's mayor).
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Black [race], NASCAR, auto-racing, prejudice, race-car driver, racism
