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Once a rising star of the rodeo circuit, and a gifted horse trainer, young cowboy Brady is warned that his riding days are over after a horse crushed his skull at a rodeo. In an attempt to regain control of his own fate, Brady undertakes a search for a new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of the United States.
After suffering a tragic riding accident, a young rodeo cowboy on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation finds himself uncertain about his future. Faced with the possibility of never competing again, he grapples with his identity and the desire to reclaim his life and the sport he loves. As he recovers, he must confront his past and decide what it means to be a man in the American West.
The Rider was met with widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its authentic portrayal of rural life, its stunning cinematography, and the powerful performances of its non-professional actors, many of whom were real cowboys and residents of the reservation.
Praised for its deeply authentic and intimate portrayal of a cowboy's struggle.
Hailed for its beautiful and evocative cinematography capturing the spirit of the American West.
Celebrated for its raw and emotional performances from a cast of non-professional actors.
Google audience: Audiences were deeply moved by the film's authenticity and emotional resonance, frequently highlighting the stunning visuals and the compelling story of resilience.
Won the Art Cinema Award at the Cannes Film Festival Directors' Fortnight, and was nominated for numerous awards including the Independent Spirit Awards.
The film stars actual rodeo cowboys and residents of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, including lead actor Brady Jandreau, who suffered a similar head injury to his character.
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**_Honest, raw, and respectful_** > _I never really had a choice to be a cowboy. It was just in my blood. It was the way my family lived; grew up on horses my whole life. I would ride a horse all by myself when I was about a year-and-a-h...