
I Am Evel Knievel
2014 • Documentary
David Ray
Writer
Paul Gertz
Writer
David Ray
Director
Derik Murray
Director
Status
Released
Release date
September 10, 2014
Duration
94 Min
Language
en
Popularity
0.1701
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Overview
I Am Evel Knievel features footage of Evels greatest jumps, including the seminal Snake River Canyon and Caesars Palace jumps. The film also showcases Knievels rise from a small town rebel in Butte, Montana, to a cultural icon whose rise to superstardom was built on nerves of steel and the ability to get up and do it again no matter the severity of the fall. He lived life like every day was his last, which led to a tumultuous life filled with stunts no man would ever dream of, encompassing meteoric success, wild hubris, egomaniacal mistakes, and ultimately redemption. The documentary combines original exclusive interviews with archival footage of this larger-than-life character to tell Knievels incredible story. Among those featured include Matthew McConaughey, Kid Rock, Michelle Rodriguez, Guy Fieri, Robbie Maddison and family members including sons Kelly and Robbie, and former wives Linda Knievel and Krystal Kennedy-Knievel.
Cast

Matthew McConaughey

Michelle Rodriguez

Kid Rock

Evel Knievel