Pedal to the Midnight Sun

Before there was "Paddle to Seattle" J.J. and Josh found adventure on their "Pedal to the Midnight Sun." The duo embarks on a 1,300-mile wilderness bike journey across America's last frontier. Kelley and Thomas play the roll of newcomer explorers making mistakes and falling down hard. They address the hardships of moving through a wild land without the luxuries of a roof over their heads and all the pleasantries that come with it. However, the friends are inspired and their light humor tells the world they will never admit defeat.

The spirited story features the wildlife, wild people, and oddities of the isolated North Star state. The fellows share a 20th century resonance philosophy of throwing all your possessions together and make off with a grand adventure. The guys use humor and offer an honest view of what it takes to cross a continent under your own power: living outside everyday, having to find your own water everyday, and dealing with close calls from some of the nations most extraordinary trucking hauls.

With music by StageNorth favorite, Charlie Parr.

J.J. is one of our featured filmmakers this year, and will be on hand throughout the weekend to talk with fans and filmmakers.