Rank

Director: John Hyams

Screening Times

screening in: Spotlight Premieres

11:00 AM, Saturday March 11th - Paramount
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9:30 PM, Tuesday March 14th - Alamo Downtown
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11:00 AM, Saturday March 18th - Alamo Downtown
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Documentary Feature

    World Premiere

Synopsis:
Shot on location in Las Vegas, Nevada, Bull Rider takes us from the ranch to the arena for the fascinating struggle of the three highest ranking bull riders competing for the title of Professional Bull Riding World Champion. This documentary brings the gritty reality of this hazardous sport into focus for the first time. Preparations, rides, severe injuries and finally, victory for one: a gold belt buckle and a check for one million dollars.

Director's Bio:
John Hyam's film, The Smashing Machine, headlined the 2003 season of HBO's acclaimed series America Undercover. Since 2003 he has directed and produced network series television, notably the ABC series NYPD Blue.