Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo (2010)

Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo (2010) poster

Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo' goes behind prison walls to follow convict cowgirls on their journey to the 2007 Oklahoma State Penitentiary Rodeo. In 2006, female inmates were allowed to participate for the first time. In a state with the highest female incarceration rate in the country, these women share common experiences such as broken homes, drug abuse and alienation from their children. Since 1940, the Oklahoma State Penitentiary has held an annual 'Prison Rodeo'. Part Wild West show and part coliseum-esque spectacle, it's one of the last of its kind - a relic of the American penal system. Prisoners compete on wild-broncs and bucking bulls, risking life-long injuries. For inmates like Danny Liles, a 14-year veteran of the rodeo, the chance to battle livestock offers a brief respite from prison life. Within this strange arena the prisoners become the heroes while the public and guards applaud

Director: Bradley Beesley
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Bradley Beesley, Alan Novey
Editing: Louisiana Kreutz
Production: Roadside Cinema, Cactus Three, HBO Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $4,199
Original Language: en

Keywords

prison, rodeo, competition, sport competition, rodeo cowboy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo about?
Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo' goes behind prison walls to follow convict cowgirls on their journey to the 2007 Oklahoma State Penitentiary Rodeo. In 2006, female inmates were allowed to participate for the first time. In a state with the highest female incarceration rate in the country, these women share common experiences such as broken homes, drug abuse and alienation from their children. Since 1940, the Oklahoma State Penitentiary has held an annual 'Prison Rodeo'. Part Wild West show and part coliseum-esque spectacle, it's one of the last of its kind - a relic of the American penal system. Prisoners compete on wild-broncs and bucking bulls, risking life-long injuries. For inmates like Danny Liles, a 14-year veteran of the rodeo, the chance to battle livestock offers a brief respite from prison life. Within this strange arena the prisoners become the heroes while the public and guards applaud
Who directed Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo?
Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo was directed by Bradley Beesley.
Who stars in Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo?
Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo stars Danny Liles, Jamie Brooks, Brandy Witte, Crystal Herrington, Monty Baker, Rhonda Buffalo.
How long is Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo?
Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo?
Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo is a Documentary film.
How much did Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo gross?
Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo grossed $4,199 worldwide.
Where was Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo produced?
Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo was produced in United States of America.