Aim for the Roses 2017
8.1 / 10
Aim for the Roses
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.
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.
Videos & Photos
All 1 Videos & 2 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
... Ken Carter
KC
Ken Carter... Self (archive footage)
KP
Kenny Powers... Self (archive footage)
... Self
CG
Cody Glive... Self
... Evel Knievel
Genres:
Documentary , History , Music
Release Date:
Sep 21, 2017 (Canada)
Run Time:
1hr 42`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
Canada
Status:
Released
Plot Keywords:
Cast & Crew of
Aim for the Roses
Directors & Credit Writers
Cast
... Ken Carter
KC
Ken Carter... Self (archive footage)
KP
Kenny Powers... Self (archive footage)
... Self
CG
Cody Glive... Self
... Evel Knievel
... Self
... The Announcer
... The Statistician
JR
Jen Rose... Chorus Member
... Chorus Member
... The Fuel Tank Team
DM
David Marr... The Ramp Engineer
... The Assistant Manager of Westgate Speedway
... Kenny Powers
AM
Adrian Mack... Self
... Self
JB
John Bolton... The Bartender
... Self (archive footage)
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Aim for the Roses
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