
A film about an album about a stunt
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.
Andrew McNeeKen Carter
Ken CarterSelf (archive footage)Kenny PowersSelf (archive footage)Andrew WhittonSelfCody GliveSelf
Raphael KepinskiEvel KnievelDavid GannettSelf
Todd ThomsonThe AnnouncerJoelysa PankaneaThe StatisticianJen RoseChorus MemberSarah WheelerChorus MemberRick MaddocksThe Fuel Tank TeamDavid MarrThe Ramp Engineer
Tom PickettThe Assistant Manager of Westgate SpeedwayKevin MacDonaldKenny Powers