
Feature length documentary chronicling the 35 year racing career of Paul Newman -- Showcasing Newman's prolific racing career as both a driver and an owner. As a driver Paul Newman won four SCCA National Championships, 24 Hours of Daytona, took true second at Le Mans (winning his class) and won multiple professional Trans Am races. Newman also owned Newman/Haas Racing with Carl Haas. Together with drivers Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti, Sebastien Bourdais and others, they w... (Full plot summary below)
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Feature length documentary chronicling the 35 year racing career of Paul Newman -- Showcasing Newman's prolific racing career as both a driver and an owner. As a driver Paul Newman won four SCCA National Championships, 24 Hours of Daytona, took true second at Le Mans (winning his class) and won multiple professional Trans Am races. Newman also owned Newman/Haas Racing with Carl Haas. Together with drivers Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti, Sebastien Bourdais and others, they were one of the most prolific Indycar teams in history, winning 8 Championships. Newman lived and breathed racing -- This is his story.
Leave your thoughts about Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman.
| NOW TorontoNorman WilnerI don't doubt Carolla's respect for the material -- he himself is a racer, and owns and drives several of Newman's cars. But he's stretching a few interesting anecdotes out to feature length, and you can feel the strain on the material. |
| Toronto StarBruce DemaraThe portrait that emerges of Newman is of a decent, cool and low-key guy who preferred racing over acting. In his own words, "the only grace I ever found was in an automobile." |
| Schmoes KnowKristian HarloffA documentary worth watching for racing fans, film buffs or anyone else looking for an engaging time at the movies. |
| Richard Roeper.comRichard RoeperFor longtime fans of Paul Newman, "Winning" provides valuable insight into the sport he loved. For millennials that might be only vaguely familiar with this old-time movie star, it's a lesson in how one should live a life. |
| Blu-ray.comBrian OrndorfA highly informative and loving tribute to the star's "secret" life, striving to indentify a thirst for competition and speed that drove him to seek pleasure on the race track. |
| Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenThis energetic film satisfyingly brings viewers up to speed on Newman's remarkably enduring career detour. |
| National PostChris Knight[This] trim, 83-minute documentary will convince viewers that on the track, Newman was no dilettante. |
| User ReviewJoey LAn excellent documentary. A Must see for the racing enthusiast. |
| User ReviewLaura SEven for a non-racing fan, this was an interesting doc that moved along nicely. Heartwarming look at one of the greatest actors of our time. Good job, Adam! |
| User ReviewBob MExcellent look at a less well-know part of Paul Newman's life. Fantastic interviews and footage. |