It’s one of the most dangerous sports on Earth, and it lasts only eight seconds. Follow four young Australian bull riders as they chase their dreams to win the prestigious Mount Isa Rodeo.
Bull riding is eight seconds of fast and furious tension – with the chance of a prize – preceded by months of determined graft. It’s a risky sport for youthful dreamers like Peter Jnr, living in remote Doomadgee with his ex-bull rider father; tenacious Camicka, hustling on a feedlot; Mount Isa local favourite Donovan; and talented larrikin Darcy. Filmed over three years, this engrossing documentary captures the grit and determination of the four Queenslanders, with their stories accompanied by a soulful score from Sam Teskey (Teskey Brothers).
Director: Rhian Skirving, William A Bleakley
Produced by: GoodThing Productions
Sydney Film Festival, Melbourne Film Festival, ABC
Alex Archer 