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The Rider is a film by Chloé Zhao about a rodeo rider who suffers a brain injury and faces difficult choices. The film stars non-professional Lakota actors from the Pine Ridge Reservation and features real horses and scenes.
The Rider: Directed by Chloé Zhao. With Brady Jandreau, Mooney, Tim Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau. After suffering a near fatal head injury, a young cowboy undertakes a search for new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of America.
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- Drama, Western
- Chloé Zhao
- 2018-04-13
Apr 13, 2018 · The Rider is a 2018 indie movie based on the true story of Brady Jandreau, a real-life ex-rodeo star who suffered a near-fatal injury. Director Chloé Zhao, a former political science student from Beijing, captures his struggle to find his identity and purpose in South Dakota.
After suffering a near fatal head injury, a young cowboy undertakes a search for new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of America. Brady Blackburn, a rodeo bronc rider with some renown, learned everything he knows about horses and riding from his parents, Wayne and the now deceased Mari Blackburn.
Apr 11, 2018 · 1h 44m. By A.O. Scott. April 11, 2018. There is a special pleasure in observing a thing done well. In several long, crucial scenes in the middle of “The Rider,” Chloé Zhao’s beautiful second...
- Chloé Zhao
- 2 min
Read critics' and audience's opinions on The Rider, a 2018 drama about a rodeo rider's life and challenges. The film has received high praise for its authenticity, cinematography, and performances.
After sustaining a significant brain injury, a cowboy is hesitant to walk away from his rodeo-riding days, even if it means risking his life. Watch trailers & learn more.
