Speed Racer is a short independent film about Vic Chestnutt, a lesser-known musician of the 1990s. The film is a documentary, with Vic's family and friends discussing Vic's life and musical career.The story opens with Chestnutt drawing on the wall and talking before it cuts to him recording one of his songs. Vic's songs are sampled throughout the film as well, to give the viewer a taste of his musical style over shots of Vic and his family and friends in various locations. The documentary paints a picture of Chestnutt as a person as well as showcasing his music.
