Family of F1 legend supports new film

CANNES, France - Former world champion Formula One driver Michael Schumacher is the subject of a new documentary by German filmmakers in a production fully supported by his family, reports said on Monday.

Produced by Hamburg-based B/14 Film and directed by Michael Wech and Hanns-Bruno Kammertons, the documentary includes never-before-seen archive footage and interviews with Schumacher's family and competitors.

Film industry magazine Variety reported the film will be released by the end of the year.