Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman (2015)

Simply Perfect

Excellent but underrated film

Absolutely the worst movie.

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

I've always had the greatest respect for Paul Newman, who passed away in 2008, not only for his great acting skills but also for the way he conducted himself in his personal life. This documentary confirmed, if not even enhanced, those feelings.The film, well directed by comedian, actor, and filmmaker Adam Carolla focuses on Newman's passion for driving race cars. He started driving at the late age of 48, when most drivers are retiring. Newman started slowly, learning the ropes, but progressed into a top notch race driver, winning a number of championships in the classifications he drove under. He even finished second, as part of the race team in the 1979 prestigious Le Mans 24 hour marathon race. Later in his life, Newman formed a most successful partnership with Carl Haas, as they owned cars that won over 100 races and 8 championships.Overall, what shined through for me in this movie was not only Newman's enormous passion for racing, but his personal traits of honesty, modesty, and possessing a wonderful sense of humor, despite all the fame and notoriety that came his way from the silver screen. Additionally, along with his wife, the superb actress Joanne Woodward, they have helped so many people, over the years, through their Newman's Own Foundation and their Hole in the Wall Gang free camps for ill children.

I thought I had respect for Paul Newman, now I have grown to appreciate the many varied supreme talents of Adam Carolla. This documentary was so well executed, I guess I am in shock. The flow, sentiment, and visuals were simply stunning and what an incredible story of a racing career that started at age 48!I applaud Adam and his team for providing such a broad yet sensitive treatment to a world famous gentleman who loved the challenge of man vs machine. I have long been a fan of both men for their respective talents and look forward to future efforts to capture unique aspects of life on film.High recommend for race fans, Paul Newman, Adam Carolla and how transforming a career can effect the world. Congratulations!

Paul Newman, known and beloved as a Movie Star, was yet humble and as "down to earth" as anyone in that strata can be. Yet he discovered relatively late in life a passion for driving and racing cars. At an age when most all top drivers are retired, he began. Instant miraculous success did not happen, and his beginning was the slow laborious process it is for non-prodigies (though aided by focus). But he had that special fuel, passion, and he used that fuel to power himself to success on large stages in the world of motorsport. This is his story. Thanks to Adam Carolla, you can share the ride, along with some great contemporaries. Highly recommended.

Google Paul Newman Skip Panzarella I helped Paul win his first Championship in 1976 D/Production SCCA. I saw the Film and as A Clio Winner I believe that this film could win for DOCUMENTARY 2015 Oscar. FilmBluff has to OPEN in NYC Rule 11 of The Academy. Paul Raised 500 million dollars for his dying kids. This Film is a Tribute for the man, the racer and the actor. Paul told me a story about Robert Redford and toilet paper which was hysterical. Paul Owned his owned his own race car before driving for Datsun and Bob Sharp. PL new what his TR-6 needed mechanically to win races. I got Paul a gallon of experimental brake fluid from Grumman and Dow. Paul and I want to thank the United States Navy F-14 for experimental brake fluid that helped us win a lot of races. Skip Panzarella