Driven: The Billy Monger Story (2018)
Following the remarkable story of 18-year-old Billy Monger, one of Britain's most exciting young racing drivers, who in April 2017 was involved in a devastating crash, resulting in the amputation of his legs. Incredibly, soon after his accident, Billy resolved to get back to racing, in the hope of becoming the first ever amputee to race competitively in a single-seater racing car. This film follows the extraordinary story of Billy and his family, as he pursues his dream to one day race in Formula One. With the support of the racing community and his hero Lewis Hamilton, Billy has to change the rules of motorsport and learn to drive again without legs, all while coming to terms with life as a disabled person - a term Billy is reluctant to accept. This heartwarming and inspirational story is about the incredible will of one young man, but also the extraordinary support his family provides during the toughest time of their lives.
Cast
- Billy Monger - Self
- Lewis Hamilton - Self
- Bonny Monger - Self
- Steve Rider - Self
- Kate Silverton - Self (Archive)
Keywords
crash, racing driver, motorsport, disabled person
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Driven: The Billy Monger Story about?
- Following the remarkable story of 18-year-old Billy Monger, one of Britain's most exciting young racing drivers, who in April 2017 was involved in a devastating crash, resulting in the amputation of his legs. Incredibly, soon after his accident, Billy resolved to get back to racing, in the hope of becoming the first ever amputee to race competitively in a single-seater racing car. This film follows the extraordinary story of Billy and his family, as he pursues his dream to one day race in Formula One. With the support of the racing community and his hero Lewis Hamilton, Billy has to change the rules of motorsport and learn to drive again without legs, all while coming to terms with life as a disabled person - a term Billy is reluctant to accept. This heartwarming and inspirational story is about the incredible will of one young man, but also the extraordinary support his family provides during the toughest time of their lives.
- Who directed Driven: The Billy Monger Story?
- Driven: The Billy Monger Story was directed by Charlie Russell.
- Who stars in Driven: The Billy Monger Story?
- Driven: The Billy Monger Story stars Billy Monger, Lewis Hamilton, Bonny Monger, Steve Rider, Kate Silverton.
- How long is Driven: The Billy Monger Story?
- Driven: The Billy Monger Story has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Driven: The Billy Monger Story?
- Driven: The Billy Monger Story is a Documentary film.