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With a piercing, boyish beauty, the aura of a monk, and fierce racing intelligence and competitiveness, Ayrton Senna rose to the top of Formula One racing and international superstardom. Spanning his years as an F1 driver, from 1984 to his untimely death a decade later, Senna explores the life and work of the triple world champion, his physical and spiritual achievements on the track, his quest for perfection and the mythical status he has since attained. The story unfolds as a tense thriller, one in which we know the outcome, but are swept up in the immediacy and emotion of its telling. So, while Senna will certainly satisfy fans, those who know little about Ayrton Senna have the most to gain. Instantly one of the great sports docs of this or any year, Senna will surely fuel a new generation of admirers for this Brazilian legend.

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