Rob Tregenza's 'Fast' Opens at MoMA, a Breakout Art-House Film

Rob Tregenza's new film 'Fast' opens August 12 at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. The 96-minute film, shot in rural Virginia, follows Sterling (Madison Pankey), a young woman who returns to her hometown after an absence, haunted by the deaths of her parents. She becomes obsessed with restoring a 1961 Lotus Formula 1 car to enter stock-car races, while reconnecting with family and townspeople. The film is notable for its long takes and roving camera, contrasting with its title's suggestion of speed. Tregenza, now 75, has had an intermittent career since 1988's 'Talking to Strangers,' and has taught at Virginia Commonwealth University since 2007. His recent works include 'Gavagai' (2015) and 'The Fishing Place' (2025). The review praises the film's originality and suggests it may be his breakout work.