Critic Reviews

Director Amber Fares finds a frankly astounding subject for her first feature-length doc, using the story of a few brave sportswomen to shine a bright headlamp on lives lived under occupation.

Director Amber Fares strikes a perfect balance, telling a righteous, uplifting story of triumph against the odds without ever losing sight of the bigger political picture.

Speed Sisters is an eye-opening doc that succeeds in its goal of shattering stereotypes.

Although Speed Sisters is not comprehensive, it's vital.

Subtly rebellious and defiantly optimistic, “Speed Sisters” masks the sound of gunshots with the roar of revving engines. For these women, driving symbolizes a freedom they can otherwise only imagine.

Fares' film doesn't ever quite hit the same high-octane levels as its petrol head subjects but it is nevertheless a very unusual and encouraging representation of social change, defiance and self-determination.

It’s not exactly hard-hitting stuff, and isn’t meant to be, but it spins an entertaining yarn.

This half-throttle documentary might better be called The Fast and the Uneventful.