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‘Motorcycle Mary’ Rides Onto ESPN’s ’30 For 30,’ Doc About Legendary Speed Demon Executive Produced By Lewis Hamilton & Ben Proudfoot
'Motorcycle Mary,' a doc about pioneering pro motorsports racer Mary McGee, has been acquired by ESPN Films ahead of its Tribeca Festival premiere.
“Born in Alaska on the eve of World War II, McGee’s early life is riddled with fear but, with her older brother Jim’s guidance, she conquers her apprehensive nature and discovers the art of composure—a skill that serves her to take on the racetrack,” notes a description of the film. “Mary McGee’s story is not only a testament to her incredible skills and perseverance but also an inspiration to all who dare to break barriers,” observed Marsha Cooke, vice president and executive producer of ESPN Films. Watson is a cinematographer and producer whose credits include The Beauty President and the Oscar-winning The Queen of Basketball, the documentary short directed by Proudfoot that tells the story of Lucy Harris, a towering figure in the world of sport who became the second woman drafted by an NBA team after she won three national titles in college and a silver medal at the Olympics.
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