Earnhardt

Its not the 1st race car documentary that pulls on the heart strings.

It is as much about the personality, psychology and inter-personal relationships of the drivers, as it is about car racing.

Any extreme sport is fundamentally about a passion you put before your own life and health.

Motor sports are big money, and the fanbase and industry behind it may be unparalleled in other extreme sport. For these reasons you really feel the pull of these type of sports in its purist form.

Its a nominative determinism-that he earned money the hard way, with a lot of heart.

It is also a story of succession which really sets it apart from just a plain old sports movie. It really does play out like a Hollywood movie, as his son has to rise in the ranks like a member of Royalty in the aftermath of losing his father. The pressure and expectations must have been almost unbearable. It really is a real world example of the allegorical story of "The sword of Damocles".

Its a very exciting, enthralling and emotional ride.

This is a great documentary. There aren't too many talking head interviews... and they cut back and forth to the family members, friends and competitors of the famous, or rather infamously strategically wreckless NASCAR driver, so you get a life story alongside a study to how important everything is in all aspects covered concerning race car driving...

Movies should be done this well about racing... You never really understand what the strategy of going around in circles but you do here, so it's a riveting study and not too much of a propaganda piece, like so many docs are nowadays...

The only big critique is why Amazon would drop the first 2 of 4 episodes and then wait a week for the next...

But that's over with and the last two episodes are very moving... Tragic and yet with an optimistic ending, about family... They could have centered a bit on the controversy surrounding the crash, but... overall an incredible doc.

Through 2 episodes, so far this has been an excellent documentary series. If you're a fan of Earnhardt, there's not really any new information here, but there is a lot of excellent footage that I hadn't seen before. If you're not a racing fan, and just curious about this racing icon, it's a great watch. So far, it's done an excellent job of showing who he was, both the good and the bad. Even if you're not a fan of auto racing, it's worth a watch if you're interested in American success stories. This was a guy who came from nothing and became an icon in motorsports. NASCAR wishes they had a driver that made people as interested in their series as people were when guys like Earnhardt and Gordon were still in the seat.

This is a wonderful insight into everything about Dale Earnhardt, his life, and legacy. Dale, Jr. & Kelley really bare their souls. And absolute must-see for anyone who cares about NASCAR and wants to gain any insight into the real life of a racing family. I'm so happy for Dale, Jr. That's he's been able help show the complexities of growing up in the shadow of a legend. And it was really such an eye-opening glimpse into the relationship between Kelley & Jr.

This series doesn't shy away from the controversies. You'll gain a deeper respect for Dale, Jr. Especially, and appreciate how he's grown as a man.

I grew up watching a little NASCAR in the 90s/2000s, but never really got into it. Yet even as a non-fan I was hooked on this series. They do an incredible job weaving unexpectedly emotional and dramatic storylines through only four episodes. You know how it ends, but the story to get there, and even after, is amazing.

Theres no politics. No unnecessary drama. It's all just primary source interviews and archival footage, of which there is a lot!

Even as a non-fan this documentary will help you appreciate the teamwork, effort, and passion that goes into racing. It will also show you insights into someone going from a non-existent father to a more active and involved one.