A Canadian stuntman aimed to jump a mile over the St. Lawrence Seaway in a rocket powered car in 1976, a feat that inspired a unique musical tribute.
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A Canadian stuntman aimed to jump a mile over the St. Lawrence Seaway in a rocket powered car in 1976, a feat that inspired a unique musical tribute.
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Ken Carter, a Canadian stuntman, aimed to jump a mile over the St. Lawrence Seaway in a rocket powered car in 1976. More than three decades later, musician Mark Haney sought to honor Carter with a concept album for solo double bass. In 2011, filmmaker John Bolton began crafting a "musical docudrama" that intertwines the stories of both men. Aim for the Roses presents a unique narrative about ambition, creativity, and the Canadian spirit through the lens of an extraordinary stunt and its artistic tribute.
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Why Watch
- See Ken Carter's ambitious stunt attempt from 1976.
- Meet musician Mark Haney and his unique tribute album.
- Follow John Bolton's creative vision in this docudrama.
Did You Know
- Ken Carter attempted to jump a mile over the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1976.
- Mark Haney announced his tribute album for Ken Carter in 2008.
- John Bolton began making the docudrama about Carter and Haney in 2011.
- The film is categorized as a musical docudrama and runs for 102 minutes.
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Who is the director of Aim for the Roses?
The director of Aim for the Roses is John Bolton.
What year was Aim for the Roses released?
Aim for the Roses was released in 2017.
What was Ken Carter's stunt in 1976?
In 1976, Ken Carter declared his intention to jump a mile over the St. Lawrence Seaway in a rocket powered car.
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