Motorcycle Mary
Directed by Haley Watson
Produced by Rachel Greenwald & Haley Watson
United States | English | 22' | Documentary
In the 1950s, Mary McGee found her sense of freedom when she became the first American woman to race motorcycles. Mary’s pioneering journey of conquering sexism and her own fears paved the way for the next chapter in motorsports.
I grew up around dirt bikes, am aware of some of the events documented in Motorcycle Mary, and even know some of the people involved with them, but I never heard about Mary. There are so many wonderful elements in this documentary by Haley Watson; compelling subject, amazing cinematography, and a great variety of b-roll and archival footage all of which is well edited. Even if you aren’t into motorcycles, what a message Mary has for all of us about the spirit of living. The last sentence is everything!
-Lauren Reid Brown, Programming Director
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