Please note…

This online screening has reached its registration capacity*.
* Except Arts Circle and Film Lover Members – see ‘Registration Information’ below.

Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to watch The Fastest Woman on Earth in our Film Independent Presents Online Screening Room, powered by Vision Media. A special pre-recorded conversation with directors Graham Suorsa and Christopher Otwell, moderated by Jenn Wilson (Senior Programmer, Film Independent), is included as part of this screening experience.

Filmed over seven years, The Fastest Woman on Earth chronicles the extraordinary life of professional racer and TV personality Jessi Combs. Approached by an all-male team of aviation enthusiasts to be the lead driver of a custom car built from a repurposed fighter jet, Jessi’s dream of breaking land speed records is suddenly within reach – but at what cost? As her body and relationships suffer, Jessi continues to strive for the “fastest woman” title, confronting each obstacle with unparalleled courage and audacity. Seamlessly blending inspiration and heartbreak with joy and tragedy, this feature documentary throws viewers directly into the cockpit for Jessi’s exceptional endeavor – and the price that she ultimately paid for success.

 
2021, 104 minutes, color | Directed by Graham Suorsa and Christopher Otwell | Starring Jessi Combs | Produced by Graham Suorsa and Christopher Otwell; Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn, Vanessa Tovell and Carolyn Sperry Lewis of Lightbox; and Mark Monroe | Executive Produced by Josh Braun
 

Registration Information

All Film Independent Members can register for this online screening starting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 11. | Registration is free; one registration per Membership. | Proof of Member status is required to complete registration.

Arts Circle and Film Lover Members are guaranteed access to this event; email membership@filmindependent.org for more information.

How to Watch

On the first day of screening availability, registered Members (and guests, when applicable) will be emailed a secure link by our partner Vision Media to watch this title in the Film Independent Presents Online Screening Room.

Online Screening Policies

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible to ensure access. Links are watermarked, nontransferable and may only be used by the Member who completed the registration. Limit one link per Membership, per event.

Members are required to follow all rules and guidelines as laid out by Film Independent and/or its partners. If a guest has been registered for an event by a Member, these policies shall apply to that guest. Violation of policies may result in suspension or termination of Membership.

Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.