Director: Simeon Soffer
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Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 1 nomination total
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| Length: | 30 min |
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"The Wildest Show in the South: The Angola Prison Rodeo," a 1999 American short documentary directed by Simeon Soffer, centers on the inmates' experiences participating in the prison rodeo. For many prisoners, the rodeo represents their primary source of hope. It received a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
| Alternative title: | The Wildest Show in the South: The Angola Prison Rodeo |
| Release year: | 1999 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 1 nomination total |
| Director: | Simeon Soffer |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | louisiana state penitentiary |
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