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A Rodeo Film

2019 American film by Darius Dawson

A Rodeo Film is a 2019 American drama short film written and directed by Darius Dawson and produced by Ryan Binse. The film was released on HBO Max on February 2, 2021.

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Plot

A bull rider no longer in love with the sport chooses between his family's rodeo legacy and his own life aspirations.

Cast

  • Jermelle Simon as Averill
  • Phrederic Semaj as Harland
  • Charlee Earle as Frankie[1][2]

Production

Principal photography took place near San Diego.[3] The film was inspired by Christopher Nolan[4] and Dawson's time living in Singapore.[5] It was made at the American Film Institute.[6] Dawson hopes it raises awareness about black cowboy culture and rodeo athletes.[7] Larry Poole is one of the film's executive producers.[8]

Release

A Rodeo Film screened at Toronto Black Film Festival,[9] Urbanworld Film Festival,[10] Prison City Film Festival[11] and BronzeLens Film Festival[12] and was distributed on February 2, 2021, by HBO Max.[13][14]

Reception

Dawson won the West Region's African American Student Film Award[15][16] at the Directors Guild of America Awards[17][18] and Best Student Film at GI Film Festival San Diego.[19]

References

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    Molloy, Tim (2021-02-19). "'A Rodeo Film': Darius Dawson Tells a Western Story of Brotherly Love, by Way of Singapore". MovieMaker Magazine. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
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    "AFI | A RODEO FILM". American Film Institute. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
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    Nichols, Mackenzie (2019-08-30). "'Harriet' to Open 2019 Urbanworld Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
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    "A Rodeo Film". Prison City Film Festival. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
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    "A Rodeo Film". BronzeLens Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
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    "A Rodeo Film | TV-14 | short | 18 MIN | 2021". HBO. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
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    B, Brian (2021-02-03). "HBO Max Movies and TV Shows Streaming in February 2021". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
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    McNary, Dave (2019-12-04). "Film News Roundup: Patrick Stewart to Be Honored by Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild". Variety. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
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    "A Rodeo Film". GI Film Festival San Diego. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
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