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Film data
Directed by	Paul Crowder
Written by	Mark Monroe
Release date	October 1, 2013 (USA) January 10, 2014 (UK)
Running time	1 hour 52 minutes

1 (also called Life on the Limit) is a 2013 documentary film directed by Paul Crowder and written by Mark Monroe. It was released on October 1, 2013.

It is about the golden era of Formula One racing and tells the story of a generation of drivers that raced during Formula One's most deadly period. It highlights the drivers that would change the sport forever.

Topic

The documentary features the lives for Formula One racing legends from the deadliest eras of the sport. It includes some famous drivers of the time, like Jim Clark, Jochen Rindt, François Cevert and Ayrton Senna. It also includes interviews from the racing stars of today, like Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton. Past drivers like Michael Schumacher, Jackie Stewart and Niki Lauda are also featured.

Cast

Person Michael Fassbender (Narration) Niki Lauda Michael Schumacher Lewis Hamilton Jenson Button Mario Andretti Jackie Stewart Bernie Ecclestone Nigel Mansell Sebastian Vettel Damon Hill Sid Watkins Martin Brundle Eddie Jordan Lord Hesketh Jody Scheckter Emerson Fittipaldi Jacky Ickx Freddie Hunt

Person John Barnard John Surtees Sally Swart Max Mosley John Miles Brigitte Hill Brett Lunger John Hogan Koen Vergeer Maurice Hamilton Herbie Blash Clive Chapman Nigel Roebuck Eddie Dennis Roy Topp Paddy McNally Jane Birbeck Jo Ramirez John Watson

Reception

The film currently has a 4 star rating on The Guardian and a 4.5 star rating on Amazon.

Critics have called the film "...one of the greatest documentaries of all time..."

Awards

The documentary is currently nominated for a Golden Reel Award for the best sound editing in a documentary.

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