Craft of Speed

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 20, 2024

Original language

English

Production

Humanist Films

Cast

Shige Suganuma,Sandy Kodama,Chico Kodama,Dean Moon Jr.

Director

Ming Lai

Writer

Ming Lai

Music

Sven Faulconer

Budget

$237,000

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt34382582