On the Pole: Eddie Sachs (1961)
A direct-cinema portrait of Indianapolis 500 driver Eddie Sachs, filmed before, during, and after the 1960 race as he competes from pole position. Using pioneering mobile camera and sound techniques, the film captures the psychological intensity of racing and the personal cost of high-speed competition.
Directors: D. A. Pennebaker, Richard Leacock.
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Eddie Sachs as Self |
| Directing | D. A. Pennebaker | Director |
| Production | Robert Drew | Producer |
| Directing | Richard Leacock | Director |
| Crew | Richard Leacock | Cinematography |
| Crew | Albert Maysles | Cinematography |
| Crew | Abbot Mills | Cinematography |
| Crew | D. A. Pennebaker | Cinematography |
| Crew | Bill Ray | Cinematography |
| Editing | Robert Farren | Editor |
| Editing | Larry Moyer | Editor |
| Editing | Anita Posner | Editor |
