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In 1995, Jerry Brown was sentenced to life without parole for murder at Angola, Louisiana's maximum-security prison. The film follows his life as he becomes a participant in the Angola Prison Rodeo, where inmates compete against bulls for a brief moment of fame and potential earnings. The rodeo takes place each Sunday in October and serves as a unique event within the prison, with proceeds funding religious education for inmates as directed by the warden.
'Razor Wire Rodeo' presents a stark portrayal of life in Angola, focusing on the violence that defines the inmates' existence and the harsh realities of Louisiana's correctional practices. Jerry Brown's aspirations for fame are intertwined with his desire for freedom, symbolizing a struggle against a system that rarely grants clemency. The film captures the tension between the fleeting glory of the rodeo and the grim circumstances of life behind bars.
Why Watch
- •Meet Jerry Brown, a life-sentenced inmate at Angola.
- •See inmates compete in the dangerous Angola Prison Rodeo.
- •Find out how rodeo funds support inmate education.
Did You Know
•Jerry Brown was sentenced to life without parole in 1995 for murder.
•The Angola Prison Rodeo occurs every Sunday in October.
•The rodeo proceeds fund the religious education of inmates.
•Angola is known as America's most infamous maximum-security prison.
Perfect For
Prison reform advocatesTrue crime enthusiastsRodeo fans