Evel Knievel completed over 75 motorcycle jumps during his career, becoming a cultural icon before his death in 2007.
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Evel Knievel completed over 75 motorcycle jumps during his career, becoming a cultural icon before his death in 2007.
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Evel Knievel, born in Butte, Montana, became a cultural icon through his daring motorcycle stunts. The documentary, directed by Daniel Junge, covers his life from his rise to fame until his death in 2007. It features interviews with figures like Johnny Knoxville and Travis Pastrana, alongside archival footage of Knievel's most famous jumps. The film premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and later screened at festivals in Sydney and London, offering a comprehensive look at Knievel's impact on extreme sports.
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- See interviews with Evel Knievel's contemporaries.
- Find out about Knievel's cultural impact on stunts.
- Watch rare archival footage of Evel's performances.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2015.
- Being Evel has a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 36 reviews.
- Evel Knievel passed away in 2007, marking the end of his life story covered in the film.
- Johnny Knoxville, known for his role in Jackass, is a main interviewee in the film.
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Who directed the documentary Being Evel?
Being Evel was directed by Daniel Junge.
What is the approval rating of Being Evel on Rotten Tomatoes?
Being Evel has a 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 36 reviews.
When did Being Evel premiere at the Sundance Film Festival?
Being Evel premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2015.
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