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Documentary filmmaker Dana Brown, who created a visually striking look at the world of surfing in 2003's Step Into Liquid, hits dry land running in this portrait of the world of off-road racing. The B... read more read more...aja 1000 is one of the world's premier desert racing events; taking place both on and off the roads in and around Baja California, the annual road rally pits drivers against punishing conditions as they attempt to cover the thousand-mile course in 36 hours or less. With a wide variety of different vehicles competing -- from modified trucks to stock Volkswagens -- Dust to Glory takes viewers into the middle of the race, with camera crews following in the action while several drivers race with cameras mounted to their cars for a "you are there" perspective. Dust to Glory also puts a special focus on driver Mike "Mouse" McCoy, who hopes to achieve a unique distinction as one of the first drivers to drive the entire one-thousand-mile course by himself (most vehicles employ a team of drivers for the long and demanding race). Dust to Glory director Dana Brown is the son of Bruce Brown, director of such legendary sports films as The Endless Summer and On Any Sunday. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 37 min.

Directed by: Dana Brown

Release Date: April 1, 2005

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DVD Release Date: August 23, 2005

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  • Duskwho
    June 25, 2007
    Duskwho
    This movie is a blast to watch. A great score, wonderful footage, and a fast thrilling pace. Check this one out.
  • michaeltoddbackus
    February 26, 2007
    michaeltoddbackus
    This documenty is very informative and makes you want to go Baja Racing. Some of the stories are very touching and insperational.
  • nanoqna
    January 12, 2007
    nanoqna
    i dont like documentaries but i liked this movie. you will like the baja 1000 after you watch this movie and you will think the race is so cool.
  • marshmallowbomber
    May 1, 2006
    marshmallowbomber
    It's the BAJA 1000 ... you don't need a story ... all you need to see are the powerful and fast trophy trucks. The extras were cool seeing mouse ride his bike ... he rides like a mad mad man.

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Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
April 28, 2005
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Contestants have 32 hours to finish the race, and unless off-road racing is your thing, Dust to Glory can sometimes feel like it lasts about that long. Full Review

John Monaghan
April 22, 2005
John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press

As with Step into Liquid, Brown proves in Dust to Glory that the thrill of high-speed racing can be shared by fans and non-fans alike. Full Review

Robert Denerstein
April 22, 2005
Robert Denerstein, Denver Rocky Mountain News

I can't say Dust to Glory... qualifies as a great documentary, but it chronicles an event that speaks to the raw instinct to face a challenge and conquer it.

Roger Moore
April 21, 2005
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

Brown does a very good job of getting across the daredevil thrill of it all. Full Review

Michael Senft
April 14, 2005
Michael Senft, Arizona Republic

The race becomes a metaphor for life, in which finishing builds camaraderie and victory is not the ultimate goal. Full Review

Kevin M. Williams
April 9, 2005
Kevin M. Williams, Chicago Tribune

Too many stories touched upon, none in sufficient depth to really galvanize. So you wind up with a 90-minute Baja 1000 commercial, set to music and cliches. Full Review

Peter Hartlaub
April 8, 2005
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle

The documentary resembles the trajectory of the average Baja 1000 competitor -- an exciting ride that barely crosses the finish line intact. Full Review

Bruce Westbrook
April 8, 2005
Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle

As dull as dust for much of its look at the Baja 1000. Full Review

Wesley Morris
April 8, 2005
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe

Getting all that human race into the film's 92-minute run time is probably an accomplishment, just not a very involving one. Full Review

Roger Ebert
April 8, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

There is a kind of madness involved in a race like this, and that's apparently its appeal. Full Review

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