The National Society of Film Critics which is made up of 60 of the country’s most prominent movie critics chose THE RIDER as Best Picture of the Year 2018.
The Rider
NAME OF FILM: THE RIDER
DIRECTOR(S): Chloé Zhao
STARRING: Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau, Lane Scott, Cat Clifford
GENRE: Drama Film
SYNOPSIS: After a tragic riding accident, a young cowboy, once a rising star of the rodeo circuit, is warned that his competition days are over. Back home, he struggles to find himself when he can no longer do what what gives him a sense of purpose.
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