Takes an intimate look at the men who make their living riding in rodeos, their dreams, their disappointments and their physical injuries. Being a rodeo cowboy is an adventurous and challenging life and although only a few ever make any real money, most would not trade for anything else. The camaraderie and dependence of friend upon friend and man upon animal are the motivations that hold them together. Photographed by Rick Freidberg and Mort “Kai” Schuman. Features soundtrack of original songs by Tim McIntire.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
508319
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Rodeos - United States
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → United States - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Lifestyles
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Rodeos
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)