The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix brings hope to the Karoo

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The Philipstown WireCar Grand Prix is a documentary and the world’s gateway into the heart of Philipstown, celebrating the community’s spirit without shying away from its struggles. It follows a group of young racers who, armed with scrap wire, bottle caps, and boundless imagination, build intricate draadkars (wire cars) to compete in the town’s annual race that takes place every September. It’s a story told from the inside out, a testament to how creativity and hope can flourish in the most challenging of circumstances.

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