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The Last Motorcycle on Earth

Imagine , if you will a world in which motorcycles are banned , and self-driving cars are the norm . This is the central plot that “ The Last Motorcycle on Earth ” explores . The film series focuses on a motorcycle collector and builder named Conrad Mendel . As self-driving robotic cars become the norm , the powers that be realize the right to own private vehicles is not in the U . S Constitution . The Supreme Court rules this to be the case , sparking an all-out war against motorcycles and other human-driven vehicles . Amazingly , the idea around this series has come from real-world bans against motorcycles in certain Chinese cities and bans on customizing motorcycles in Singapore . It is not hard to imagine a future when self-driving cars take over the road , especially when one considers how quickly the modern world changes . Will we , as motorcycle enthusiasts , have a seat at the table ?
This film series is still in production . It is being funded by a brilliant Indiegogo campaign . This isn ’ t just a series about motorcycles . The Last Motorcycle on Earth explores our current culture as many turn to virtual experiences over tangible , physical experiences . As many of you know , a motorcycle represents more than transportation . A motorcycle is a conduit to absolute freedom . Without this freedom , what will happen to 10 ’ s of millions of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts around the world ? Concepts of personal freedom , technological and cultural shifts , and much more will be unearthed in this remarkably entertaining series .
Who is behind this controversial and rip-roaring series ? The project is headed by Eric Ristau , a seasoned filmmaker , writer , director , and editor . His past films include The Best Bar in America , Sit Stay Ride : 1 & 2 . The series is also being co-produced by Geneva Ristau who co-directed Sit Stay Ride and other projects . The star and lead actor of the series is Neil “ Morto ” Olson . A vintage motorcycle collector since before he was 10 , his fascinating workshop is featured in the film . Morto is a retired soldier and spends much of his time working on vintage and custom motorcycles .
This hard-hitting dramatic series is somewhat controversial in the mainstream . Ristau writes , “ The first echoes of extinction for petroleum-powered , human-operated vehicles are beginning to be heard . What if you could not feel the wind whip through an open window as you pushed down on the accelerator ? Would you miss that ? I would .” In order to finish the series and make an impact on the future of motorcycling and personal freedom , The Last Motorcycle on Earth needs your help . By contribut-
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