What Is a Western? Film Series: The Rider (2017)

4700 Western Heritage Way,Los Angeles CA 90027

06 November, 2021

Description

Before her historic Oscar win for Nomadland, Chloé Zhao made this gorgeous exploration of a rodeo rider's experiences after a head injury. Before her historic Oscar win for Nomadland (2020) director Chloé Zhao made The Rider, a gorgeous exploration of a rodeo rider's experiences after a head injury. Starring real-life horse whisperer and first-time actor Brady Jandreau (Lakota) and his family, the film presents a fresh vision of the contemporary Indigenous West. Screening introduced by Josh Garrett-Davis, Gamble Associate Curator of Western History, Popular Culture, and Firearms. Directed by Chloe Zhao | Starring Brady Jandreau, Mooney, and Tim Jandreau  Rated R  Ticket purchase includes museum admission.