Teen Dox

A Mouthful of Petrol

Jess Kohl
Screening time  
27.03. / Monday, 15:00 - 17:00 Theatre 4  
30.03. / Thursday, 17:00 - 19:00 Theatre 5  

In his 20s, Wayne started banger racing, a rough style of racing in self-built cars. Now it's time for his 12-year-old son, JayDee, to carry the torch. Wayne helps his son fix up the car in the garage, teaches him steering techniques and prepares him mentally. As his first race draws closer, JayDee is feeling increasing pressure to make his dad proud, keep himself from being injured, and to win the race. This coming-of-age documentary explores a deep family connection, through which a shared passion becomes the catalyst for parental lessons. How do you deal with bullies? What does it mean to persevere even if things don’t work out right away, and why does it feel so important to make your father’s dream come true?

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Jess Kohl

Jess Kohl is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer whose work often focuses on the fringes of society, where she seeks to amplify voices globally that have historically not been heard. Her work combines a raw, intimate cinematic style with a sensitive understanding of her subjects. Graduating from Central Saint Martins with 1st Class Honours, Jess went on to complete an MA at Goldsmiths in Cinematography. Her short documentaries have garnered global attention, screening at festivals such as IDFA, DOC NYC, BFI Flare, LSFF. Her 2021 film Disciples was Grierson nomination, and her latest film A Mouthful of Petrol won the award for Best Short Documentary at CamerImage, qualifying for the 96th Academy Awards.

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Great Britain
2022, 35'

Directed by:
Jess Kohl

Cinematography:
Adric Watson

Edited by:
Dustin Waldman

Music:
James Kelly

Producers:
Ben Cole, Jess Kohl

Produced by:
Prettybird, Jess Kohl

Festivals & Awards:

CamerImage: Golden Frog for Best Documentary Short (2022), IDFA (2022), DOC NYC (2022)