Question 1

What made this documentary about Ayrton Senna unique in terms of access?

Accepted Answer

It was the first film about Senna with approval from his family and Formula One Management, providing unprecedented access to images of him.

Question 2

Which director was hired despite knowing little about Ayrton Senna and Formula 1?

Accepted Answer

Asif Kapadia was hired as director with limited knowledge of Senna and F1, which producers intended for a fair perspective.

Question 3

What record did Senna set in the UK box office despite limited release?

Accepted Answer

It set a UK box office record for a documentary with £375,000 on its opening weekend.

Question 4

How did the producers convince Senna's family to support the documentary?

Accepted Answer

In March 2006, they made a 40-minute presentation titled 'The Life and Death of Ayrton Senna' that convinced the family to authorize the project.

Question 5

Which festivals and awards recognized Senna in 2011 and 2012?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Los Angeles Film Festival (2011) and won awards from National Board of Review, New York Film Critics Circle, BAFTA, London Critics Circle, and Writers Guild of America.

Question 6

What unprecedented access made this documentary about Ayrton Senna possible?

Accepted Answer

This is the first film about Ayrton Senna that had approval and support from his family and Formula One Management, which gave unprecedented access to images of Senna.

Question 7

Why did producers hire a director who knew little about Ayrton Senna and Formula 1?

Accepted Answer

Director Asif Kapadia knew little about Senna and F1 when hired. Producers intended this so he would have a fair, unbiased look at the film material.

Question 8

What misleading claim appears in the film's title card about Formula 1 fatalities?

Accepted Answer

A title card states 'There has not been a fatality in Formula One since' Senna's accident, but several racing-related deaths have occurred since the film's release.

Question 9

How did the filmmakers convince Ayrton Senna's family to support the documentary?

Accepted Answer

In March 2006, producer James Gay-Rees and writer Manish Pandey made a 40-minute presentation called 'The Life and Death of Ayrton Senna' that convinced the family to authorize and support the project.

Question 10

What box office record did this documentary set in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Despite a limited release, it set a UK box office record for a documentary of £375,000 on its opening weekend.

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