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THE THRILL OF IT ALL, 41 minutes total run time

Three films that capture our obsession for speed.

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DB Industries All Day Every Day, Directed by Morgan Betz

United States | 19 min


The Duchess of Speed, Directed by Tiziano Niero

United States | 11 min


Fast Eddie, Directed by Brenna Eckerson

United States | 11 min

At the age of 93, WW II veteran and AMA Hall of Famer Ed Fisher still rides everyday, and even continues to race as an amateur. Ed has always had a throttle in hand, since he was 16 years old. He began his racing career as a factory rider for Indian Motorcycles, before representing Triumph as one of their first East Coast riders in 1952. Ed became one of the leading national road racers throughout the 1950s, his most notable win was the 1953 Laconia 100-mile National Championship. To this day it remains the closest race in the history of the event, Ed’s victory wasn’t determined until months later as the top four riders all finished within just three seconds of each other. The lore of his style and speed, in various racing disciplines, has without a doubt minted his status as a living racing legend. Ed continues to eat, sleep and breathe motorcycles in the rural hills of Sullivan County, Pa. 


In this short documentary, we had the privilege of capturing this racing legend on film. To our knowledge [and Ed’s], it’s his only on-camera interview in over 60 years. His lifelong passion for motoculture serves as both an inspiration and glaring symbol of living life to its fullest. Above all, Ed’s humble nature can be felt physically in this short film. He’s seen as a hero to many, including us, because of how he lives with an unwavering virtue that can be seen each time he throws his leg over a motorcycle.

  • Year
    2018
  • Runtime
    11 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Canadian
  • Director
    Brenna Eckerson
  • Producer
    Heyday Union // Brenna Eckerson & Kyle Pahlow
  • Cast
    Ed Fisher
  • Cinematographer
    Kyle Pahlow
  • Editor
    Bryan Roberts
  • Animator
    Teague Hayes
  • Sound Design
    Aaron Keane
  • Music
    Phil Cook