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A Length of Time 1970
Instead of writing a review of this film, I'll just note that Anne Rees-Mogg, the director, is Jacob Rees-Mogg aunt, which I guess would make Anthony Bruegger, the subject of the film, Jacob's cousin. There is a resemblance between the young Bruegger and his cousin, they look and sound like each other. Most of the film focuses on Bruegger talking about his experiences with stock car racing, and I've transcribed how he narrates his recollections of his first race:
"Almost…
