Ken johns is a producercinematographer at profilefilms. The robbie knievel story is based on the life and career of evel knievels son robbie who was the most. Impossible ghost protocol, star trek beyond, and tomorrowland as well as many television series such as smallville. Oct 01, 2017 robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his personal pursuit of sobriety and the need of continuing his fathers legacy by jumping. Robbie took up the sport, eventually becoming the most decorated jumper of all time and breaking over 20 world records. By the late 1990s robbie was also smashing television ratings live on fox. With exclusive access, and never before seen footage, discover why robbie is still chasing evel. The robbie knievel story full free movies online hd. His father was an icon, his father was a tyrant, and his father never let him out of his shadow.
Knievel double feature reveals truth behind montanas most. Official selection of the nashville film festival and big sky film festival, chasing evel. The documentary is based on the life and career of evel knievels son robbie who was the most celebrated daredevil in. May 12, 2017 video archive for the film chasing evel. Lathan mckays evel archaeology lathan mckay, cofounder of the evel knievel museum, ceo of evel knievel enterprises, a. This week, thunderbird entertainment released a first look at the trailer for chasing evel. Robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his pursuit of sobriety and his fathers legacy. We will reveal what it was like to chase the dream alongside the greatest daredevil who ever lived. Since boyhood, orphan bobby evel knievel never could resist risks or keep out of trouble.
Chasing evel explores the life of robbie knievel and the epic father and son relationship between two of the most decorated daredevils of all time. The robbie knievel story the documentary is based on the life and career of evel knievels son robbie who was the most celebrated daredevil in the 80s and 90s. Yet even with major tv broadcast events, merchandising deals, world records, fame and fortune, he is still overshadowed by. Robbie knievel, the youngest son of the late daredevil evel knievel, was charged wednesday with felony drunken driving and criminal endangerment after allegedly causing a. The life of ray boom boom mancini, the roots of fight documentary series, and is currently finishing chasing evel. Evel knievel full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Yet even with major tv events, world records, fame and fortune, he is overshadowed by his fathers legacy. The documentary is based on the life and career of evel knievels son, robbie.
The robbie knievel story, robbie knievel sits on a fire hydrant near the butte high school football field as hes being filmed for the documentary. The film had its world premiere at the big sky documentary film festival in february. Color me lucky, is the collector, curator and preeminent historian on evel knievelthe most notorious daredevil in modern times. Born robert craig knievel, this wild, young man from the rough mining town of butte, montana dreamed of becoming rich and famous. Amazing stunts at evel knievel day richard hammond meets evel knievel. Thunderbird entertainment is pleased to release a first look at the trailer for chasing evel.
Thats where the title frame should be chasing evel. For over 5 decades robbie knievel quietly became the most decorated jumper of all time, jumping over 350 times, breaking over 20 world records and pushing the limits farther than anyone ever had done. Robbie knievel yearned to grow up to be just like his father, legendary motorcycle daredevil evel knievel. With several amazing interviews it tells the story of his attempt to eclipse his famous fathers legacy, can reveal. Robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his personal pursuit of sobriety and the. Chasing evel follows the legendary evel knievels son, robbie.
There are no titles, no credits, and no identification of the people speaking. The film is based on his relationship with his father and how he continues the legacy of evel with his breathtaking performances. Robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his pursuit of. Director jesse james miller made a film on robbies life story which released on 19 february 2017. Chasing evel the robbie knievel story theatrical trailer. Robbie knievel charged with felony dui, three misdemeanors. The robbie knievel story video online, on globalnews. The robbie knievel story 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Robbie knievel will celebrate his sixth month of sobriety on saturday with a motorcycle jump that may surpass his feat over the caesars palace fountains 26 years ago. Especially a 54 year old daredevil with the knievel name. Year 2017 category feature documentary country canada run time 1. Ken has done cinematography for such films as the good son.
Evel knievel businesses, may be the collector, curator and preeminent historian on evel knievelthe most notorious daredevil today. He was also the subject of a 2017 documentary, chasing evel. Lathan mckays evel archaeology lathan mckay, chief executive of color me personally lucky, a. After years of struggle, bobbies alter ego evel knievel became the worlds most famous daredevil. Yet even with major tv broadcast events, merchandising deals, world records, fame and fortune, he is.
Slowly he makes a name for himself using his gift with motorbikes as an original. The robbie knievel story 2017 directed by jesse james miller. Chasing evel the movie robbie knievel story chasing evel. He has provided camera, lighting, and motionvisual effects services to motion pictures and television for the last 20 years, including mission. The robbie knievel story trailer robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his personal pursuit of sobriety and the need of continuing his fathers legacy by jumping once again. Jun 30, 2017 robbie knievel was the most celebrated daredevil in the 80s and 90s. Nashville film festival 2017 nominee grand jury prize. These guys didnt include the title of their own movie.
The robbie knievel story is based on the life and career of evel knievel s son robbie who was the most. He also has a granddaughter and grandson, analise and kane. The robbie knievel story, which depicted his tumultuous relationship with his father, as well as the impact of alcoholism on both. Combined with original exclusive interviews, i am evel knievel will weave in archival footage of this bigger than life character to tell knievel s incredible story, with footage of evel s greatest jumps from snake river canyon to caesars palace. With robbie knievel, bill rundle, alicia knievel, lathan mckay. Every year montana hosts many productions, from documentaries and television series to short and featurelength films. The robbie knievel story in advance of its premiere at the nashville film festival tonight. Evel knievel 2004, a biographical film directed by john badham and starring george eads as knievel. Robbie knievel celebrates sobriety with palm springs. Robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his personal pursuit of sobriety and the need of continuing his. May 22, 2017 chasing evel explores the life of robbie knievel and the epic father and son relationship between two of the most decorated daredevils of all time.
Battling a dysfunctional family, alcohol abuse, and jail time, robbie continues to be a professional daredevil into 50s. Harvey on the independent record store by musicians for musicians. The film was just nominated for best feature documentary at edmontons northwestfest, where it will have its canadian premiere on may 12th. Statement chasing evel the movie robbie knievel story. The robbie knievel story documentary robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his personal pursuit of sobriety and the need of continuing his fathers legacy by jumping once again. Robbie knievel was the most celebrated daredevil in the 80s and 90s.
There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. Gallery chasing evel the movie robbie knievel story. The robbie knievel story in ahead of its premiere at the nashville film festival. The robbie knievel story worldwide, with official premiere. The film begins with robbie today, living in his motor home as he travels like a nomad around the u. With george eads, jaime pressly, lance henriksen, matt gordon. The third of four children two boys and two girls, knievel is named after his paternal grandfather. Apr 20, 2017 chasing evel is directed by jesse james miller, and provides exclusive access, never before seen footage, and insight from the entire knievel family.
Chasing evel comes with a subtitle the robbie knievel story but rest assured, evel dominates his youngest sons story the same way he dominated headlines in the 1970s. It is hard to break free from the chains that bind one to legacy. Reelz latest documentary chasing evel reveals the remarkable story of stunt rider robbie knievel. The robbie knievel story 2018 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Download evel stomp five songs from the film chasing evel. Apr 19, 2017 official selection of the nashville film festival and big sky film festival, chasing evel. Capture one moment at a time and hope in the end you have a film that you originally set out to make and in the case of chasing evel i feel we accomplished that. Robbie knievel is the son of the stuntman robert evel knievel and his first wife, linda. Evel knievel 1971, a biographical film directed by marvin j. Alicia knievel is an actress, known for the tinderbox, evelution 2019 and the last of the gladiators 1988. All robbie knievel wanted was to carry on the family name, the knievel legacy, and he has, in. Take a look below at some of the projects which have used montanas natural splendor and urban attractions to add that extra something to their shots. The robbie knievel story is based on the life and career of evel knievels son robbie who was the most celebrated daredevil in the 80s and 90s. Apr 20, 2017 trailer for the documentary chasing evel.
The robbie knievel story, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2017. The robbie knievel story is based on the life and career of evel knievel s son robbie who was the most celebrated daredevil in the 80s and 90s. Production he was the ratings draw before american idol. Evel knievel never backed out of a jump, no matter how dangerous. While researching and amassing the worlds most satisfactory assortment of ek memorabilia, mckay in addition has been a talking to producer and professional. Robbie knievel, 52 and the owner of 20 world records and 350 jumps worldwide, life is uncovered through his personal pursuit of sobriety and the need of continuing his fathers legacy by jumping once again. Chasing the legacy of his daredevil father evel knievel, robbie knievel looks back on his storied career in a new. Hes determined to leave the mining town butte, willing to try any job or scam.
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