Speed Sisters
“Inside the car is another world”
Synopsis
The Speed Sisters are the first all-woman race car driving team in the Middle East. Grabbing headlines and turning heads at improvised tracks across the West Bank, these five women have sped their way into the heart of the gritty, male-dominated Palestinian street car-racing scene. Weaving together their lives on and off the track, SPEED SISTERS takes you on a surprising journey into the drive to go further and faster than anyone thought you could.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hot Docs
Festival / Special Debut
November 14, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amber Fares
- Screenplay & Story
- Jessica Devaney
- Original Score
- Khalas, Reham Alsamerai, Youssra El-Hawary, DAM, Ayesha Mendham, The Wanton Bishops, Merna Bishouty, Rasha Shaheen, Ana Tijoux, Hana Malhas, Shadia Mansour, Maryam Saleh, Luna Abu Nassar, Kareem Roustom, Hanouneh, Apo & the Apostles, Who Killed Bruce Lee
- Original Title
- Speed Sisters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Palestinian Territory, Qatar, United Kingdom, Denmark, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- SocDoc Studios, Sundance Institute, DFI, Chicken & Egg Films, Minerva Productions, Whitewater Films, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amber Fares
Jessica Devaney
Khalas, Reham Alsamerai, Youssra El-Hawary, DAM, Ayesha Mendham, The Wanton Bishops, Merna Bishouty, Rasha Shaheen, Ana Tijoux, Hana Malhas, Shadia Mansour, Maryam Saleh, Luna Abu Nassar, Kareem Roustom, Hanouneh, Apo & the Apostles, Who Killed Bruce Lee
Amber Fares, Lucy Martens
Rabab Haj Yahya
Amber Fares, Avi Goldstein, Jessica Devaney
Department Leadership Roster
Amber Fares
Director
Amber Fares
Producer
Avi Goldstein
Producer
Amber Fares
Director of Photography
Khalas
Original Music Composer
Reham Alsamerai
Original Music Composer
Youssra El-Hawary
Original Music Composer
DAM
Original Music Composer
Ayesha Mendham
Original Music Composer
The Wanton Bishops
Original Music Composer
Merna Bishouty
Original Music Composer
Jessica Devaney
Producer
Rasha Shaheen
Original Music Composer
Ana Tijoux
Original Music Composer
Lucy Martens
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Speed Sisters
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What is Speed Sisters about?
The Speed Sisters are the first all-woman race car driving team in the Middle East. Grabbing headlines and turning heads at improvised tracks across the West Bank, these five women have sped their way into the heart of the gritty, male-dominated Palestinian street car-racing scene. Weaving together their lives on and off the track, SPEED SISTERS takes you on a surprising journey into the drive to go further and faster than anyone thought you could.
Who directed Speed Sisters?
Speed Sisters was directed by Amber Fares.
Who stars in Speed Sisters?
The principal cast of Speed Sisters includes Marah Zahalka, Betty Saadeh, Maysoon Jayyusi, Noor Dauod, Mona Ali.
When was Speed Sisters released and how long is it?
Speed Sisters was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Speed Sisters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Speed Sisters was composed by Khalas, Reham Alsamerai, Youssra El-Hawary, DAM, Ayesha Mendham, The Wanton Bishops, Merna Bishouty, Rasha Shaheen, Ana Tijoux, Hana Malhas, Shadia Mansour, Maryam Saleh, Luna Abu Nassar, Kareem Roustom, Hanouneh, Apo & the Apostles, Who Killed Bruce Lee.