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Rookie Season

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Businessman and amateur race car driver Frank DePew purchases the assets of Rebel Rock Racing in late 2018 with the goal of testing his skills in the professional ranks.
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Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle 04/14/2022
What it really delivers, hidden under the hood of a very stock story of a season, is much more driven by Lidell's story. Go to Full Review
Alan Ng Film Threat 03/01/2022
9/10
Rookie Season has everything you want and need from a sports documentary: subjects you can relate to, insights into how the game is played, and drama that builds to an incredible crescendo. Go to Full Review
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06/16/2022 This documentary is fun and exciting! I typically don't care very much about cars or racing but found myself totally absorbed in the story. It's fast paced and the characters pull you in quickly. GO AND WATCH THIS MOVIE!! See more 05/27/2022 This is a unique documentary in the way it is told and the footage that is provided. It is a fun ride and really takes us into the world of racing, providing relatable characters and an exciting element of drama. See more 04/27/2022 Rookie Season gives you the speed, grit and thrill of being inside Rebel Rock's beast of a Chevrolet Camaro GT4 during IMSA's Sports Car Championship. It also gives us a rare inside look at the driving force of motor sports, the humans behind a race team operation. We get to experience driver Rob Lidell's struggles and triumphs, the fight and frustration, the sheer cojones it takes to hang in the race world. We also get to witness the totally unique "gentleman driver" experience with owner/driver Frank Depew! It's a wild season man, roller coaster. You really feel that in every straightaway, every turn, every pit stop, everything is on the line. Aside from the awesome jet-engine-like sound of the car, badass overtakes and sweet behind the scenes moments, in the voice overs by Lidell the documentary gives us a human experience too. Heart-pumping and heart-felt. Highly recommend it! See more 04/27/2022 An absolute must see for car lovers and film fanatics alike! "Rookie Season" pulls back the curtain, and reveals a side of racing that few folks ever actually see, let alone experience. Very much recommend the watch! See more 04/26/2022 An interesting story well told. Rookie Season is very effective at putting the audience directly in the driver's seat, telling a dramatic story from the perspective of a passionate underdog racing team. Easily followed by those without prior racing knowledge. Enjoyed it a lot. See more 04/26/2022 I know very little about racing, but that didn't change how much I truly loved this film. It's loud and in your face fun that really highlights what makes racing amazing. I love the way that it weaves an incredible story of perseverance with unique cinematography that keeps one engaged the whole time which can be really hard to do these days! It is a rush!! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Businessman and amateur race car driver Frank DePew purchases the assets of Rebel Rock Racing in late 2018 with the goal of testing his skills in the professional ranks.
Director
Adrian Bonvento
Producer
Adrian Bonvento
Distributor
Adventure Entertainment
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 25, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 15, 2022
Runtime
1h 16m
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