Aim for the Roses

September. 21,2017      
Rating:
7.9
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Andrew McNee as  Ken Carter
Ken Carter as  Self (archive footage)
Raphael Kepinski as  Evel Knievel
Todd Thomson as  The Announcer
Tom Pickett as  The Assistant Manager of Westgate Speedway
John Bolton as  The Bartender
Evel Knievel as  Self (archive footage)

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