Aim for the Roses movie poster

Aim for the Roses

"A film about an album about a stunt"

September 21, 2017 1h 42m

Originally released in 2017. Aim for the Roses is a documentary/music film. directed by John Bolton.

Starring Andrew McNee, Ken Carter, and Kenny Powers

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 21, 2017 8 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Opus 59 Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aim for the Roses about?

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 pa...

Who directed Aim for the Roses?

Aim for the Roses was directed by John Bolton.

How long is Aim for the Roses?

Aim for the Roses has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was Aim for the Roses released?

Aim for the Roses was released on September 21, 2017 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Aim for the Roses?

The main cast of Aim for the Roses includes Andrew McNee, Ken Carter, Kenny Powers, Andrew Whitton, Cody Glive.