"Subtly rebellious and defiantly optimistic, 'Speed Sisters' masks the sound of gunshots with the roar of revving engines. For these women, driving symbolizes a freedom they can otherwise only imagine." - Jeannette Catsoulis, The New York Times
"Vital. Fares has a keen eye for intimacy, populism, and resistance -- all things for which American viewers, now especially, are sure to be hungry." - Diana Clarke, Village Voice
"An eye-opening doc that succeeds in its goal of shattering stereotypes." - The Hollywood Reporter
"Shifting gears and beating clocks, they are restless souls in a sequestered world that cannot contain their visions." - Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times
"A spirited, crowd-pleasing portrait." - Indiewire
"An engaging, high octane documentary... a savvy and at times nicely spikey film." - Screen Daily
"Kinetic." - Sports Illustrated
"A thrill-ride from beginning to end." - The National
"Human emotions shine through in all their indomitability and vulnerability." - Gulf Times
"Speed Sisters shows the magic of daily life in Palestine despite the reality of ongoing military occupation."
- The Huffington Post
" Speed Sisters is a muscular, unapologetic and surprisingly feel-good documentary about the Middle East's first all-female team of racing drivers." - The Times (UK)
" Strikes a perfect balance, telling a righteous, uplifting story of triumph against the odds without ever losing sight of the bigger political picture." - Time Out London
"Nothing will make you want to get behind a steering wheel faster." - Glamour UK
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