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The Ridgefield Playhouse Screens Documentary 'Senna'

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- For race car driving fans, the Lime Rock Driver Club film series will screen "Senna" a film on Brazilian Formula One driver Ayrton Senna, who won the Formula I championship three times before his death at 34.

The movie focuses on Senna's rivalry throughout the mid-1980s with France's Alain Prost set against the backdrop of the politics of the sport. The documentary chronicals how Senna -- humble, shy and fiercely patriotic -- is killed in his prime in front of a televised audience.

It addition to the movie, racing enthusiasts will get an opportunity to hear Keith Hudak, who has covered many Formula I events as a journalist and photographer.

The movie will be shown at 7 p.m., Wednesday, at the playhouse. The cost for the film and discussion is $15.

Driving-themed food and beverages will be available.

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