Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo
Synopsis
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
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Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 17, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bradley Beesley
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradley Beesley
- Original Title
- Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4K
- Production Studios
- Roadside Cinema, Cactus Three, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bradley Beesley
Bradley Beesley
Bradley Beesley, Alan Novey
Louisiana Kreutz
James D. Payne, Bradley Beesley, Krysanne Katsoolis, Caroline Stevens, Julie Goldman
Department Leadership Roster
Bradley Beesley
Director
Bradley Beesley
Writer
James D. Payne
Producer
Bradley Beesley
Director of Photography
Louisiana Kreutz
Editor
Bradley Beesley
Producer
Alan Novey
Director of Photography
Amy Dotson
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
The principal cast of Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo includes Danny Liles, Jamie Brooks, Brandy Witte, Crystal Herrington, Monty Baker.
When was Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo released and how long is it?
Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo make at the box office?
Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo grossed $4K in worldwide ticket sales.