Motorcycle Man

Motorcycle Man

Directed by Daniel Lovering
Speed. Passion. Obsession.

Overview

Genre
Sports and Human Interest
Synopsis

"Motorcycle Man" is a short documentary about a man who has pursued a single passion in life: motorcycle racing. Dave Roper has raced every year since 1972, competing on exotic vintage bikes at racetracks around the world and winning a reputation as a folk hero of the sport. "Motorcycle Man" celebrates the speed, sweat and thrill of motorcycle racing, while offering a meditation on craft, obsession and what it takes to pursue your dreams.

Stage
finished
Running time
31 minutes

Credits

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Bagamor Media LLC
Country
United States
Years of Production
2016
Locations
Canada, United States

Distribution Details

Release year
2019
Festivals
Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival 2020, Sarasota Film Festival 2020, Newburyport Documentary Film Festival 2019, NHdocs 2020, Toronto Motorcycle Film Festival 2019, Rome Motorcycle Film Festival 2019, Santa Cruz Moto Film Festival 2020
Awards
Best Short Film, Newburyport Documentary Film Festival 2019; Best Short Documentary, MotoTematica - Rome Motorcycle Film Festival 2019; Bronze Remi Award, WorldFest Houston International Film Festival 2019; Best Feature, Santa Cruz Moto Film Festival
Language
English
Subtitles
French

Photos

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