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Amarillo By Morning

Amarillo By Morning

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Amarillo By Morning

1998

0h 29m

6.2(6 votes)

Documentary

Overview

While filming professional bullriders for a commercial at the national rodeo in Houston, Texas, Spike Jonze befriended two suburban teenagers who aspired to be cowboys. The documentary chronicles an afternoon in their lives.

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2 featured cast members

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Clint Barr

Himself

Spike Jonze

Spike Jonze

Himself

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Directed by: Spike Jonze
Produced by: Vincent Landay

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