"Mechnical Theology" is a short film directed by Andrew Montiveo, featuring Paschoal Revitte, a mechanic with a passion for preserving older motorcycles. The film highlights the decline of skilled motorcycle technicians, the growing difficulty of maintaining older motorcycles, and the deeper philosophical connection between machines, history, and craftsmanship. I had the opportunity to interview both Andrew and Paschoal together from Paschoal's workshop in Los Angeles.

Key highlights:

* The importance of passing down mechanical knowledge before it’s lost.

* The decline of hands-on, user-friendly motorcycles as manufacturers shift towards complexity.

* The emotional and almost spiritual connection between mechanics and their craft.

"Mechanical Theology" can be viewed on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GqWfu5UFvk

You can find Paschoal on his website: https://www.themotomaestro.com and he has accounts on Instagram and TikTok, just search for @themotomaestro

Andrew referred to the following YouTube channels in this episode:

* “ElectricFederal” www.youtube.com/@UC-fLdaYh0EBBfR7SBLtcTPA

* “The Drive” www.youtube.com/@UC5rBpVgv83gYPZ593XwQUsA

More information about the TMFF Motorcycle Film festival can be found here: https://www.motorcyclefilmfest.com

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