Like on all forums, there has to be (at least) one guy that disagrees. The truth is...I was disappointed in that show.
I thought there was too much time spent, and too much repetition on the Jag vs. Mercedes, Hawthorne vs. Fangio strife. Yes, I think that was important to point out but I didn't think they needed to go over it several times like it seems they did. The period footage helped carry this part but I still think they beat it into the ground.
I also thought there was too much time spent on the interviews with the surviving spectators. Yes, I think being the worst racing tragedy in history that is very, very important and that is was very interesting to hear their story. However, I thought the repetition in that segment took away from their message...I mean, did they really need to show that lady's baby, who was waiting at home for her, multiple times?
Then when it came time for the actual crash, they showed the footage a couple times and no real analysis. I mean, they spent 5-10 minutes of a one hour show on this part. They briefly interviewed three people and one "blamed" each of the three drivers. The interview with Fitch was cool and the other two officials (not exactly sure who they were) was okay. Let's be realistic, these guys were standing in the pits when all this happened.
I realize this is getting long here but... no mention of the French authorities investigation, no mention of them impounding NOJ 393 for a year. No mention of what Mike Hawthorne or Lance Macklin said afterward, no mention of if Fangio ever said anything (I think he was right behind Levegh when it happened). No pictures of NOJ 393 or explanation of how the Mercedes was launched in the air. Speaking of pictures of NOJ 393, given the timing of this show and their focus on drama...why not tell the story of NOJ 393 after this tragedy and show pictures of it in its current dilapidated state. I think a picture of the car with it's smashed out gages and crumbling leather would have added a lot to the very brief "aftermath" portion of the show.
I could go on and on (actually I have gone on and on ;-) but I think you get the idea.
Later,
Wally