RIDE Movie 2024: Behind The Scenes

Описание: https://cowboylifestylenetwork.com/ri... RIDE’s Indie Film Fight: Hollywood Rejected It, America Embraced It! The journey of ‘Ride’ to the big screen was no easy feat, mirroring the struggles of its characters in the face of adversity. The film’s writer-director-star, Jake Allyn, faced an uphill battle against the Hollywood machine, a system often perceived as resistant to authentic Americana stories.

“Hollywood would not support the film. I was constantly told the movie is ‘too American’.” – Jake Allyn, RIDE Movie 2024, Writer-Director-Producer-Star

PLOT: In a fading Texas town, a former bull rider partners with his estranged son for a cowboy-style money heist to save his daughter from cancer.

Allyn spent eight long years developing the script, navigating a landscape where his vision was repeatedly dismissed as “too American.” The irony is palpable; a film celebrating the heartland, its people, and their values was deemed unpalatable by the very industry that claims to represent American culture.

Undeterred, Allyn took matters into his own hands. He relocated to Tennessee, securing a higher tax rebate for the film, and partnered with Lonestar Rodeo and WELL GO USA, entities that understood and valued his vision. Even then, the road was fraught with challenges. Financing fell through just a month before shooting, forcing Allyn to deliver the devastating news to his cast and crew. Yet, in a testament to the film’s spirit, not a single person abandoned the project. They rallied around Allyn, their collective determination mirroring the resilience of the characters they portrayed.

The story of ‘Ride”s creation is a microcosm of the film itself: a testament to the enduring power of the American spirit, the unwavering belief in a dream, and the triumph of authenticity over manufactured narratives. It’s a story that resonates with audiences who yearn for genuine stories that reflect their values and experiences, stories that Hollywood too often overlooks.

“It isn’t just good - it’s masterful” - Variety

“A rodeo movie like no other” - Sports Illustrated

“I could even feel the blood and the pain” - RogerEbert.com

“Howell truly embodies the spirit of the Old West” - The New York Times

“Uncompromising Texas grit in every scene” - The Mercury News

“Gripping story” - Screen Rant

“Allyn and Howell wear shame and regret like an old gunslinger” - The Movie Revue

“The Friday Night Lights of Rodeo” - Texas Monthly