Deep Dive: Being Evel (2015)
Film Lens
Being Evel is a documentary film directed by Daniel Junge that chronicles the life of daredevil Evel Knievel, covering his career and personal life until his death in 2007. The film features interviews with notable figures such as Johnny Knoxville, who produced the film, and includes insights from other personalities like Travis Pastrana and Geraldo Rivera. The narrative is structured to provide an overview of Knievel's impact on popular culture and the world of stunt performance.
The film premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and was later screened at the Sydney Film Festival and London Film Festival. With a runtime of 100 minutes, it combines archival footage and contemporary interviews to present a comprehensive look at Knievel's legacy, encapsulated by the tagline, "Risk everything. Regret nothing."
Why Watch
- •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.
Perfect For
Daredevil enthusiastsFans of stunt performancesDocumentary lovers