A Mother’s Comeback (2011)

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When Rosie was in her twenties, she was the drag-racing queen of Sweden, a brilliant star in this almost exclusively male sport. Then life intervened, with marriage and children putting an end to her racing days. Now, after a 34-year break, Rosie is making a comeback. Urged on by her daughter and self-proclaimed manager, she tries to find sponsors. The road is uneven and behind her dreams of a comeback, there are depressions, burnout and family tragedies. This film is a revealing and complex portrait of a woman who gains strength by allowing herself to be weak. The fight to become the world's fastest grandmother is really the fight to reclaim one's own life.

Director: Åsa Ekman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Dominika Daubenbüchel, Anders Teigen
Production: Mantaray Film
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv

Keywords

cerebral palsy, drag racing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Mother’s Comeback about?
When Rosie was in her twenties, she was the drag-racing queen of Sweden, a brilliant star in this almost exclusively male sport. Then life intervened, with marriage and children putting an end to her racing days. Now, after a 34-year break, Rosie is making a comeback. Urged on by her daughter and self-proclaimed manager, she tries to find sponsors. The road is uneven and behind her dreams of a comeback, there are depressions, burnout and family tragedies. This film is a revealing and complex portrait of a woman who gains strength by allowing herself to be weak. The fight to become the world's fastest grandmother is really the fight to reclaim one's own life.
Who directed A Mother’s Comeback?
A Mother’s Comeback was directed by Åsa Ekman.
Who stars in A Mother’s Comeback?
A Mother’s Comeback stars Sabine Millberg, Rose-Marie Millberg, Peter Millberg Lantz.
How long is A Mother’s Comeback?
A Mother’s Comeback has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is A Mother’s Comeback?
A Mother’s Comeback is a Documentary film.
Where was A Mother’s Comeback produced?
A Mother’s Comeback was produced in Sweden.