Maserati – 100 YEARS AGAINST ALL ODDS
Maserati – 100 Years Against All Odds is a documentary that looks at Maserati’s history along with the history of auto racing. Maserati’s place in the auto-racing world is well known. What is not as well know is the struggle and survival “Against all Odds,” faced by the Maserati founders and corporation over the last one hundred years. The documentary’s combination of historic racing footage, first person interviews and narration informs and entertains at a good pace.
Maserati – 100 Years Against All Odds opens with images of the Maserati sailing and racing yacht under the Maserati Trident, as it surges through ocean swells, to convey the unrelenting spirit that propels Maserati. This documentary tells the human side of the Maserati legend as well as the evolution of the automobile brand.
You don’t have to be an Italian automobile or auto-racing fan to enjoy this story beginning with the five Maserati brothers born between 1881 and 1888. While not all the brothers survived to start the building of Maserati racing cars in the early 1920’s, the family name quickly became known in Italian auto racing circles, and ultimately world wide. Shortly after they got started building and racing their creations, the First World War interrupted the momentum of the company. The documentary looks at one hundred years of innovation and the constant facing of adversity to keep the Maserati name, style of auto manufacture and racing alive. However, there were many great successes in racing, design and innovation over the years leading up to the present day.
Among interviewees, who help narrate the documentary are Adolpho Orsi, Alfieri Maserati, Paolo Pininfarina, Sir Stirling Moss, Doug Magnon, Harald J Wester and Nick Mason.
Maserati – 100 Years Against All Odds, a film by Philip Selkirk is a well-made corporate style documentary. It incorporates, exciting archival footage, interviews and voice over narration to tell the Maserati story. Editing by Dominik Nader is well paced and keeps the documentary moving from one event to the next. The Maserati story is one that shows what determination and perseverance can accomplish in the face of circumstances often beyond personal control.
Vision Films presents the stunning documentary made with the participation of the Maserati organization, MASERATI: A HUNDRED YEARS AGAIN
Vision Films writes: “The name of Maserati has long been associated with both prestige and speed in the world of automobiles; Vision Films are proud to present the astounding official documentary, Maserati: A Hundred Years Against All Odds. Coming soon to DVD and video on demand in the US and Canada, this film, which was made with the participation of the Maserati organization, tells the story of the luxury car brand with incredible historical images and classic footage that will delight any car enthusiast.
Celebrate the long and storied history of one of the world’s most recognizable icons, Maserati. From humble beginnings into a small Italian garage to the coveted and luxurious automobile we know today, witness the evolution of the business, the brand, and the cars themselves over 100 years. Featuring interviews with the Maserati family, world-famous racers, collectors, and more.
Featuring interviews with Harald J. Wester (former CEO of Masarati), Nick Mason (Pink Floyd drummer), Sir Stirling Moss ( British race car driver), John Surtees (F1World Champion) and Giorgetto Giugiaro (legendary designer), this film by Philip Selkirk is a celebration of the long and storied history of one of the world’s most recognized icons. Maserarti: A Hundred Years Against All Odds will be available for the first time on DVD and video on demand on April 14, 2020.
Maserati: A Hundred Years Against All Odds will be available on digital on April 14 for an SRP of $4.99 – $9.99 from platforms including iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, Xbox, Amazon, and FandangoNow, as well as cable affiliates everywhere and to buy on DVD for $12.99 online at all major retailers.”
Documentary Review by James R (Jim) Martin
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