Aim for the Roses

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.

Directed by John Bolton

Top cast

Andrew McNee

Ken Carter

Ken Carter

Self (archive footage)

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Kenny Powers

Self (archive footage)

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Andrew Whitton

Self

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Cody Glive

Self

Raphael Kepinski

Evel Knievel

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David Gannett

Self

Todd Thomson

The Announcer

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Joelysa Pankanea

The Statistician

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Jen Rose

Chorus Member

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Sarah Wheeler

Chorus Member

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Rick Maddocks

The Fuel Tank Team

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David Marr

The Ramp Engineer

Tom Pickett

The Assistant Manager of Westgate Speedway

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Kevin MacDonald

Kenny Powers

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Adrian Mack

Self

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Jocelyn Morlock

Self

John Bolton

The Bartender

Evel Knievel

Self (archive footage)

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