Day: 22 February 2025

Interview: Robbie Amell, Kevin Claydon and Phil Moniz on exploring their unique sport in Racewalkers; “We knew for the movie to work, it’s funnier if we don’t make fun on it.”

Will could never compete in the sport he’s always loved: racewalking. While struggling to find respect as a coach, Will’s fortunes change when he spots a burnout baseball pitcher, Matt, with the most impeccable racewalking stride he’s ever seen.  Together, Will and Matt team up, face the challenges of a sport that doesn’t want them,…

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Racewalkers celebrates both its titular sport and the power of male friendship with organic comedy: Slamdance Film Festival Review

As ridiculous a sport racewalking may seem – Aussies are sure to have images of Jane Turner and Glenn Robbins powerwalking with all their might come to mind – writing/directing duo Phil Moniz and Kevin Claydon lace such with a tenderness and respect that allows audiences to laugh with the sport’s quirk rather than at…

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