The Mad Canadian
This short film follows stuntman Ken Carter on the stock-car racing track, where he engages in crazy activities, such as driving his car off a ramp over a parked line of cars. Take a wild ride with Ken as he prepares for his act.
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Eye Witness No. 461952 11 min -
Canada at War, Part 6: Turn of the Tide1962 27 min
This short film follows stuntman Ken Carter on the stock-car racing track, where he engages in crazy activities, such as driving his car off a ramp over a parked line of cars. Take a wild ride with Ken as he prepares for his act.
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directorRobert Fortier
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editingRobert Fortier
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producerWilliam Brind
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executive producerColin Low
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photographyAndreas Poulsson
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soundClaude Delorme
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re-recordingMichel Descombes
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musicBen Low
Warnings: [Mild swearing, depictions of injury, and dangerous situations.]
Documentary about Canadian stuntman Ken Carter. Ideal for classroom discussions and research assignments about Canadian media and art. What do you think the appeal of watching stunt people perform is? Are the expectations of the crowd and the performer the same? Do you believe that stunt and daredevil performances are art? Discuss possible ethical issues behind such events. Are similar forms of entertainment still popular today? Have the Internet and social media changed the way we consume and perceive such media?
