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‘Hill’ Premieres on Sky Documentaries, Delving into Damon Hill’s Triumph Over Loss

Director Alex Holmes uses archival footage with to-camera interviews to reveal how personal grief shaped Damon Hill’s path to the 1996 Formula 1 World Championship.

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There’s a certain kind of spikiness about Damon Hill in this documentary
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Overview

  • The documentary is now streaming on Sky Documentaries/Now following its July 2025 premiere.
  • Rare home videos and period news clips are intercut to evoke the impact of Graham Hill’s 1975 plane crash on his son.
  • On-camera interviews with Damon and his wife Georgie offer candid insights into his struggle with identity in the shadow of his father.
  • The film revisits pivotal racing moments, including Ayrton Senna’s 1994 crash and Damon’s clashes with Williams management and Michael Schumacher.
  • Critics have praised Hill for its moving portrayal of sport as a healing force, aligning with the growing demand for human-centered motorsport storytelling.