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Released
2024 · FILM

Craft of Speed

Honor the past. Build the future.

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Written by
Runtime
120 min
Documentary

Synopsis

For 30 years, Shige Suganuma and Chico Kodama, two Japanese/Japanese American hot rodders, helped save Moon Equipment Company, an iconic American speed parts company, rebrand it as Mooneyes, preserve legendary founder Dean Moon's legacy, and popularize hot rod culture in Asia. As Asian/Asian American pioneers in their industry, they battled against racism and xenophobia and ultimately created a global following. Now, Shige is attempting to grow hot rod culture despite declining interest in hot rods, and Chico is handcrafting a new race car to try to break a second land speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats.

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Principal cast & crew: 8

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Ming LaiShot by Tuan TranScored by Sven Faulconer

Box Office

2024 · Box office

Produced on a $237K budget

Production budget

$237K

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