Aim for the Roses(2017)
A film about an album about a stunt
Aim for the Roses Synopsis
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.
Aim for the Roses (2017) is a documentary, music and history film directed by John Bolton, released on September 21, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Andrew McNee, Ken Carter, Kenny Powers and Andrew Whitton.
- Director:
- John Bolton
- Writers:
- Brendan Woollard, John Bolton
- Producers:
- John Bolton, Naomi Mark
- Cinematographer:
- Vince Arvidson
- Composer:
- Mark Haney
- Production:
- Opus 59 Films
- Status:
- Released
Aim for the Roses (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Aim for the Roses before you stream it.
Aim for the Roses Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andrew McNee
as Ken Carter
Ken Carter
as Self (archive footage)
- Kenny Powers
Kenny Powers
as Self (archive footage)
- Andrew Whitton
Andrew Whitton
as Self
- Cody Glive
Cody Glive
as Self
Raphael Kepinski
as Evel Knievel
- David Gannett
David Gannett
as Self
Todd Thomson
as The Announcer
- Joelysa Pankanea
Joelysa Pankanea
as The Statistician
- Jen Rose
Jen Rose
as Chorus Member
- Sarah Wheeler
Sarah Wheeler
as Chorus Member
- Rick Maddocks
Rick Maddocks
as The Fuel Tank Team
Key crew
Directed by John Bolton, written by Brendan Woollard and John Bolton, produced by John Bolton and Naomi Mark.
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Aim for the Roses – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Aim for the Roses online?
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Aim for the Roses (2017) is available to stream on GuideDoc. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Aim for the Roses?
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The main cast of Aim for the Roses (2017) includes Andrew McNee, Ken Carter, Kenny Powers, Andrew Whitton and Cody Glive. The film was directed by John Bolton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Aim for the Roses released?
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Aim for the Roses was released on September 21, 2017 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is there a trailer for Aim for the Roses?
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Yes. The official Aim for the Roses trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.