The Ragged Edge- New Documentary About Erik, Buell and EBR

[mattsienkiewicz]

After working with Erik for 5 years, Joe Sousa and I have completed a documentary about the EBR story, The Ragged Edge. The timing of the release is obviously a difficult one, given the recent events in East Troy. However, we think the film gives a good look into what EBR was all about, why they were able to accomplish what they did, and how they might succeed again in the future. The film is premiering on PBS in Wisconsin in May, but is available now to stream.

Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/raggededgefilm

Trailer and download/stream site: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/theraggededge

Please consider taking a look. Erik, Joe, the crew and myself put a lot of effort into getting the story right and we're excited to share it with the EBR community.

Thanks,

Matt Sienkiewicz

[Hughlysses]

I'll be watching this weekend!

[Slickit]

I know what I'll be watching tonight

[mattsienkiewicz]

I know what I'll be watching tonight

Thanks for the interest! Let us know what you think. Would LOVE for this space to become a place for people to give feedback and discuss the movie.

[Scott]

Looks really cool! But the timing is tough. I'll try to check it out when I get a chance.

[mattsienkiewicz]

Quick review of film: http://thekneeslider.com/the-ragged-...omeback-story/

[Hughlysses]

I watched it last night. Wow. It's a great movie, and a real emotional roller coaster, especially given recent events.

One thing- I don't care how big of a skeptic you are, it WILL convince you there is NO way Erik will take this latest setback lying down.

[mattsienkiewicz]

Thanks for the feedback, we really appreciate it. I agree, Erik's not one to give up, as the film and his life make clear. I don't know what he's up to, but there's no quit in him, I'm sure of that.

By the way, if anyone has seen the film and wants to ask questions- please feel free. Very happy to talk about our experiences making it.

[Slickit]

I feel like some light editing needs to be done to, at least slightly, cover the most recent events as well as a dialogue or voice over section either at the beginning or end stating some interesting facts. You could use the same facts that are displayed throughout the film just condensed into that section with a little something extra to say to add to the inspiration. But watching this with the recent events is certainly emotional to anyone who has followed Erik for any small time.

[Scott]

I would hope that either a whole new ending could be added, or maybe a sequel that features Erik getting sprayed with champagne by his rider from the WSBK podium.