They were the absolute superstars in ancient Rome: charioteers. The heroes of the racetrack, often slaves, risked their lives in every competition. Only a few enjoyed the rewards of victory into old age. Using ancient documents and artifacts, the documentary traces the biography of Scorpus, probably the most successful Roman charioteer.
Production
Reconstructions that make dirt tracks look cinematic.
Writing
Scorpus's actual win record: 2,048 victories. Insane.
Director
Giulia Clark
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Scorpus's name appears in Martial's epigrams—he was basically ancient Rome's sports section headline.
The Circus Maximus held 150,000 spectators. That's twice most NFL stadiums, and they watched slaves die for fun.
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