Eddie Braun spends his life savings to recreate Evel Knievel's failed 1974 jump over Snake River Canyon in a steam-powered rocket.
“The bigger the dream, the bigger the risk.”
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Eddie Braun spends his life savings to recreate Evel Knievel's failed 1974 jump over Snake River Canyon in a steam-powered rocket.
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Eddie Braun stands at the edge of Snake River Canyon, preparing to attempt a jump that his idol, Evel Knievel, famously failed. In the 2018 documentary "Stuntman," Braun invests his life savings to recreate Knievel's Skycycle X-2 leap. With the help of Scott Truax, son of the original rocket scientist, Braun faces the physical and emotional challenges of this high-stakes stunt. The film captures the dedication and risks involved in honoring a legacy that has defined extreme sports.
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Why Watch
- See Eddie Braun's tribute to Evel Knievel
- Follow the emotional journey of stunt performers
- Meet Scott Truax, son of a NASA rocket scientist
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the LA Film Festival on September 23, 2018.
- Eddie Braun spent his life savings on the Snake River Canyon jump.
- Stuntman was released as a Disney+ Original on July 23, 2021.
- The film was removed from Disney+ on May 26, 2023.
- 100% of 7 critics on Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a positive review.
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Who directed the documentary Stuntman?
Stuntman was written and directed by Kurt Mattila.
When was Stuntman released on Disney+?
Stuntman was released as a Disney+ Original on July 23, 2021.
What was Eddie Braun's goal in the documentary?
Eddie Braun aimed to honor Evel Knievel by recreating his failed Skycycle X-2 jump over Snake River Canyon.
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