This feature-length documentary introduces viewers to Ken Carter, a Montreal-born stunt driver who made a living by risking his life. The film shines a light on the intense preparation that led to Carter’s first attempt to jump a car across a mile-wide stretch of the St. Lawrence River – a 5-year period during which the dare-devil raised a million dollars, erected a 10-storey take-off ramp and built a rocket-powered car.
For more background information on this film, please visit the NFB.ca blog.
Credits
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directorRobert Fortier
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editingRobert Fortier
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producerAdam SymanskyWilliam BrindRobert Fortier
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executive producerBarrie HowellsArthur Hammond
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scriptDavid WilsonCharles Lazer
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photographyBarry Perles
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soundJacques ChevignyRaymond Marcoux
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sound editingAndré Galbrand
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re-recordingHans Peter StroblAdrian Croll
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narratorGordon Pinsent
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musicArt Phillips
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