Two suburban teenagers in Houston, Texas, dream of becoming cowboys while filming professional bullriders at the national rodeo.
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Two suburban teenagers in Houston, Texas, dream of becoming cowboys while filming professional bullriders at the national rodeo.
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Synopsis
Spike Jonze filmed in the Houston Astrodome during a national rodeo event in 1997. He met two suburban teenagers, Lance Acord and Vincent Landay, who dreamed of becoming cowboys. The documentary follows them for an afternoon as they ride a homemade mechanical bull and share their aspirations. Jonze's work captures a moment in their lives against the backdrop of rodeo culture. The 29-minute film was Jonze's first released documentary.
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Why Watch
- Meet suburban teens dreaming of rodeo fame
- See pro bullriders at the Houston Astrodome
- Follow Spike Jonze's early documentary style
Did You Know
- Amarillo by Morning was initially screened in 1997.
- The documentary has a duration of 29 minutes.
- It was re-released in 2003 by Palm Pictures.
- The film was screened at the Museum of Modern Art in 2009.
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Who directed Amarillo by Morning?
Amarillo by Morning was directed by Spike Jonze.
When was Amarillo by Morning first released?
Amarillo by Morning was initially screened in 1997.
What is the duration of Amarillo by Morning?
The duration of Amarillo by Morning is 29 minutes.
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