This movie inspires as it tells the story of a boy named Ben who is determined to win for his father. In the movie Ben’s father dies and he is determined to make a soap box racer as they planned. His grandfather had won races but his father never had and the son wants to win to keep the name Walker alive. The story takes place in Nelson, New Zealand.

The themes include determination, family devotion, playing fairly and friendship. There are a few content issues including a boy lying to his mother but she learns it is because he is determined to build the racer and keep his father’s memory alive. There is also a bit of name calling among the kids as well as fighting.

This story will have you cheering by film’s end! Ben enters the local trolley derby against great odds. We are pleased to award this movie our Dove Seal for ages twelve plus. See it soon.