Chris Kippenberger has a way with a video camera around cars, motorcycles, and other fast-moving objects, producing one of the best-looking mini-docs on the Isle of Man TT that I’ve ever seen. He also made a short film called Kart Kids that followed the lives of German kids trying to make a name for themselves in the very real, very serious world of karting — the proving ground where tomorrow’s racing stars in F1 and other top-tier series often get their start. Now, he’s back with a bigger film on the topic.
Upcoming documentary Kart Kids Der Film tracks Germany’s future racers
Kart Kids Der Film picks up where the first Kart Kids left off, revisiting the same children for a “dive into the world of pro/am German youth karting.” It’s as much about the families as it is about the young racers themselves. “The plot is winning and losing [...] but also investigates the socioeconomic background of the parents,” Kippenberger tells me.
The full film hits in early August, but you can pre-order it on Vimeo now for $10.
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