Aim for the Roses (2017)

0.0/10 • 102 min • Documentary Music History

Overview

In 1976, Canadian stuntman Ken Carter declared his intention to jump a mile over the St. Lawrence Seaway in a rocket powered car. In 2008, Canadian musician Mark Haney declared his intention to pay tribute to Ken Carter in the form of a concept album for solo double bass. In 2011, Canadian filmmaker John Bolton declared his intention to make a "musical docudrama" about both men. Aim for the Roses is a one-of-a-kind film, about a one-of-a-kind album, about a one-of-a-kind stunt, all three of which could only happen in Canada.

Cast

Andrew McNee

Ken Carter

Self (archive footage)

Raphael Kepinski

Todd Thomson

The Announcer

Tom Pickett

The Assistant Manager of Westgate Speedway

John Bolton

Evel Knievel

Self (archive footage)

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