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. While researching and amassing the worlds most complete collection of ek memorabilia, mckay has. Gallery chasing evel the movie robbie knievel story. The film was just nominated for best feature documentary at edmontons northwestfest, where it will have its canadian premiere on may 12th. 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. With robbie knievel, bill rundle, alicia knievel, lathan mckay.
May 12, 2017 video archive for the film chasing evel. 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. Chasing evel the robbie knievel story theatrical trailer. The robbie knievel story in ahead of its premiere at the nashville film festival.
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. Hes determined to leave the mining town butte, willing to try any job or scam. Harvey on the independent record store by musicians for musicians. Reelz latest documentary chasing evel reveals the remarkable story of stunt rider robbie knievel. Download evel stomp five songs from the film chasing evel. The robbie knievel story full free movies online hd. Ken has done cinematography for such films as the good son. Slowly he makes a name for himself using his gift with motorbikes as an original. Color me lucky, is the collector, curator and preeminent historian on evel knievelthe most notorious daredevil in modern times. Evel knievel never backed out of a jump, no matter how dangerous. Official selection of the nashville film festival and big sky film festival, chasing evel. Yet even with major tv broadcast events, merchandising deals, world records, fame and fortune, he is still overshadowed by. 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. He was also the subject of a 2017 documentary, chasing evel.
Born robert craig knievel, this wild, young man from the rough mining town of butte, montana dreamed of becoming rich and famous. 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. It is hard to break free from the chains that bind one to legacy. Robbie knievel celebrates sobriety with palm springs. While researching and amassing the worlds most satisfactory assortment of ek memorabilia, mckay in addition has been a talking to producer and professional. Alicia knievel is an actress, known for the tinderbox, evelution 2019 and the last of the gladiators 1988. The robbie knievel story, which depicted his tumultuous relationship with his father, as well as the impact of alcoholism on both. Battling a dysfunctional family, alcohol abuse, and jail time, robbie continues to be a professional daredevil into 50s. Robbie knievel yearned to grow up to be just like his father, legendary motorcycle daredevil evel knievel. The robbie knievel story 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The film had its world premiere at the big sky documentary film festival in february.
These guys didnt include the title of their own movie. The robbie knievel story in advance of its premiere at the nashville film festival tonight. Thunderbird entertainment is pleased to release a first look at the trailer for chasing evel. The robbie knievel story is based on the life and career of evel knievels son robbie who was the most. The film begins with robbie today, living in his motor home as he travels like a nomad around the u. His father was an icon, his father was a tyrant, and his father never let him out of his shadow.
Evel knievel 2004, a biographical film directed by john badham and starring george eads as knievel. Robbie took up the sport, eventually becoming the most decorated jumper of all time and breaking over 20 world records. 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. 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. Totally driven radio did a chasing evel special, the robbie knievel documentary special. We will reveal what it was like to chase the dream alongside the greatest daredevil who ever lived. 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. After years of struggle, bobbies alter ego evel knievel became the worlds most famous daredevil. All robbie knievel wanted was to carry on the family name, the knievel legacy, and he has, in. Robbie knievel chasing evel part 1 video dailymotion. Evel knievel 1971, a biographical film directed by marvin j. Chasing the legacy of his daredevil father evel knievel, robbie knievel looks back on his storied career in a new.
Nashville film festival 2017 nominee grand jury prize. Evel knievel businesses, may be the collector, curator and preeminent historian on evel knievelthe most notorious daredevil today. With exclusive access, and never before seen footage, discover why robbie is still chasing evel. Since boyhood, orphan bobby evel knievel never could resist risks or keep out of trouble. Director jesse james miller made a film on robbies life story which released on 19 february 2017. He also has a granddaughter and grandson, analise and kane. The robbie knievel story 2018 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Every year montana hosts many productions, from documentaries and television series to short and featurelength films. Robbie knievel 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. Apr 20, 2017 trailer for the documentary chasing evel. Chasing evel follows the legendary evel knievels son, robbie.
Amazing stunts at evel knievel day richard hammond meets evel knievel. 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. Yet even with major tv events, world records, fame and fortune, he is overshadowed by his fathers legacy. 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. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. The robbie knievel story 2017 directed by jesse james miller.
The robbie knievel story video online, on globalnews. The robbie knievel story is based on the life and career of evel knievel s son robbie who was the most. Year 2017 category feature documentary country canada run time 1. Ken johns is a producercinematographer at profilefilms. Production he was the ratings draw before american idol. Evel knievel full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. With several amazing interviews it tells the story of his attempt to eclipse his famous fathers legacy, can reveal. Robbie knievel charged with felony dui, three misdemeanors. Apr 19, 2017 official selection of the nashville film festival and big sky film festival, chasing evel. 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.
Lathan mckays evel archaeology lathan mckay, cofounder of the evel knievel museum, ceo of evel knievel enterprises, a. There are no titles, no credits, and no identification of the people speaking. The robbie knievel story worldwide, with official premiere. Knievel double feature reveals truth behind montanas most. 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. Especially a 54 year old daredevil with the knievel name.
The life of ray boom boom mancini, the roots of fight documentary series, and is currently finishing chasing evel. Chasing evel the movie robbie knievel story chasing evel. 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. 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. 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. By the late 1990s robbie was also smashing television ratings live on fox.
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. He has provided camera, lighting, and motionvisual effects services to motion pictures and television for the last 20 years, including mission. Robbie knievel is the son of the stuntman robert evel knievel and his first wife, linda. 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 third of four children two boys and two girls, knievel is named after his paternal grandfather. 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. 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. The documentary is based on the life and career of evel knievels son, robbie. Statement chasing evel the movie robbie knievel story. The film is based on his relationship with his father and how he continues the legacy of evel with his breathtaking performances. Impossible ghost protocol, star trek beyond, and tomorrowland as well as many television series such as smallville. With george eads, jaime pressly, lance henriksen, matt gordon. Jun 30, 2017 robbie knievel was the most celebrated daredevil in the 80s and 90s.
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