Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo
HBO Documentary Films | Release Date: September 17, 2010 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
70
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Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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90
The New York TimesRachel Saltz
These are vivid, flawed, even introspective characters. And they're classic American strivers. With rodeo, but not just that, they hope to go beyond where they have been. Read full review
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Los Angeles TimesRobert Abele
Informally sketched but deeply felt, Bradley Beesley's documentary Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo mingles with the spirited cowgirl inmates who compete in Oklahoma's annual state penitentiary rodeo. Read full review
70
Village VoiceMichael Atkinson
There's enough rosy-cheeked drama, triumph, and sacrifice for a ready-made Hollywood remake. Read full review
50
Austin ChronicleMarc Savlov
Once the rodeo's over, where do the sweethearts go? Beesley, thankfully, doesn't end the film with the end of the rodeo, but there's a potentially more interesting follow-up doc ghosting right behind this one. Read full review
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