Razor Wire Rodeo (2006)
The Wildest Show in the South!
In 1995, Jerry Brown, 18, was sentenced to life without parole for murder at Angola (Louisiana), America's most infamous maximum-security prison. He is now the star of the Angola Prison Rodeo. Each Sunday in October, inmates battle bulls without training for a few seconds of fame and some money. For Angola's warden, the proceeds of the rodeo fund the religious education of his inmates. "Razor Wire Rodeo" tells the unflinching story of lives defined by violence and crushed by the pitiless corrections practices in Louisiana. Jerry Brown believes his fame will help him to get out of Angola. But in a state, that hardly ever grants clemencies, his battle against the bull is symbolic of a fight for freedom lost a long time ago.
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louisiana state penitentiary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Razor Wire Rodeo about?
- In 1995, Jerry Brown, 18, was sentenced to life without parole for murder at Angola (Louisiana), America's most infamous maximum-security prison. He is now the star of the Angola Prison Rodeo. Each Sunday in October, inmates battle bulls without training for a few seconds of fame and some money. For Angola's warden, the proceeds of the rodeo fund the religious education of his inmates. "Razor Wire Rodeo" tells the unflinching story of lives defined by violence and crushed by the pitiless corrections practices in Louisiana. Jerry Brown believes his fame will help him to get out of Angola. But in a state, that hardly ever grants clemencies, his battle against the bull is symbolic of a fight for freedom lost a long time ago.
- Who directed Razor Wire Rodeo?
- Razor Wire Rodeo was directed by Nicolas Pallay.
- How long is Razor Wire Rodeo?
- Razor Wire Rodeo has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Razor Wire Rodeo?
- Razor Wire Rodeo is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Razor Wire Rodeo?
- Razor Wire Rodeo had a budget of $126,000.
- Where was Razor Wire Rodeo produced?
- Razor Wire Rodeo was produced in Switzerland.