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Angels Of Dirt is a 17-year journey into the world of Charlotte Kainz, a fearless AMA Pro Flat Track motorcycle racer who broke gender norms at the age of four. Shot with unflinching intimacy, the film weaves together kinetic race footage, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and heartfelt interviews with legends Mert Lawwill, Tammy Jo Kirk, Jay Springsteen, Scott Parker, Bubba Shobert, Nichole Mees, Diane Cox, Morgan Monroe, Hannah Lange and others! Director Wendy Schneider delivers a stirring portrait of ambition, risk, and love. Filled with adrenaline and emotion, this is a must-see for fans of sports documentaries and powerful human stories.

Equal parts inspiration and heartbreak, Schneider charts the life and career of the amazing Charlotte Kainz, a “small-town girl” who grows up among the racers and pit mechanics at a rural Wisconsin motorcycle track. Developing a taste for speed and a talent for Flat Track racing at age four, young Charlotte dedicates her life to the sport and never looks back. Shot over the course of 17 years, this intimate and engaging documentary is an all-encompassing portrait of a fearless young woman with an innate desire for racing and succeeding in a sport very few women, much less young girls, ever thought to compete in. Charlotte’s story of triumph and tragedy is told through a rich tapestry of personal archives, interviews with family and friends, fellow competitors, and the supportive community that is the Aztalan Cycle Club, the Wisconsin amateur track where Charlotte learned to race.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    86 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    2024
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Awards
    Winner “BEST DOCUMENTARY” 2024 Wisconsin Film Festival, Winner “EXCELLENCE IN FILMMAKING” 2024 Driftless Film Festival
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  • Director
    Wendy Schneider
  • Producer
    Wendy Schneider
  • Cast
    Charlotte Kainz, Mert Lawwill, Nichole Mees, Jay Springsteen, Scott Parker, Bubba Shobert, Diane Cox, Tammy Jo Kirk, Jenifer Pankey
  • Editor
    Wendy Schneider
  • Composer
    Wendy Schneider