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2019 American film by Darius Dawson From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.

Directed byDarius Dawson
Written byDarius Dawson
Produced byRyan Binse
Starring
  • Jermelle Simon
  • Phrederic Semaj
  • Charlee Earle
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A Rodeo Film
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Directed byDarius Dawson
Written byDarius Dawson
Produced byRyan Binse
Starring
  • Jermelle Simon
  • Phrederic Semaj
  • Charlee Earle
CinematographyErin G. Wesley
Edited byBriana Chmielewski
Music byKyle Woods
Distributed byHBO Max
Release dates
  • April 2019 (2019-04) (San Diego Film Week)
  • February 2, 2021 (2021-02-02)
Running time
19 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
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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 the 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]

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