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Synopsis

One morning, Mike Beauchamp wakes up with the idea to ride his bicycle across Canada. To document his experiences, Mike designs and builds a weatherproof camera that can mount to his bicycle. With the ability to film himself in all conditions with the flick of a handlebar-mounted switch, Mike captures an emotional journey as he attempts to ride his bicycle over 7000 KM (4400 Miles) from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean.

During this trip, Mike visits with distant relatives, stays with complete strangers, and because of his tight budget, often practices "stealth camping". Along the way he also visits Canadian landmarks and small towns, interviews other touring cyclists and explores abandoned houses.

Set to an original soundtrack, this film captures a unique perspective of Canada that can only be seen by bicycle. Using video diaries, recorded telephone conversations and radio interviews, Mike illustrates the struggles of a touring cyclist and explores the vastness of the Canadian landscape... all for "something to do".

Technical Information

Title: "The Cross Canada Project"
Director/Producer: Mike Beauchamp
Country of Origin: Canada
Running Time: 62 minutes
Year Completed: 2009
Language: English
Shooting Format: DV NTSC
Aspect Ratio: Full Frame 4:3
Sound: Stereo

Screening Formats Available: DVD NTSC, DVD PAL. Dolby Digital Sound. Other screening formats may be made available by request.