Contest: Win A Copy Of The Acclaimed Film ‘The Rider’ And Watch An Exclusive Interview Clip

At The Playlist, we’ve been raving about Chloé Zhao’s film, “The Rider,” since we saw it back at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Now, after its spring theatrical run, the incredible film is finally making its way to home video and digital VOD. And we’re lucky enough to celebrate “The Rider’s” impending home release with an exclusive clip featuring Zhao and a giveaway for our readers.

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For those not familiar with Zhao’s beautiful film, “The Rider” tells the true story of a young rodeo star, who has to discover his place in life after a tragic accident forces him to give up his dream. The film stars Brady Jandreau in a star-making performance, in the role based on his own real-life story.

And because this is a film based on the real story of the star, Zhao had some additional challenges in bringing the film to life. In the exclusive clip, you can hear the acclaimed filmmaker explain how adapting a story to a film that stars the subject, himself, took a little extra care than your typical production.

READ MORE: Chloé Zhao Dives Into How She Brought Her Moving Masterpiece ‘The Rider’ To Life [Podcast]

Those film fans looking to bring home “The Rider” will have a chance to win a copy of their very own. To win a copy, all you have to do is follow us on Facebook and Twitter, tweet: “I want to win the ‘The Rider’ from @ThePlaylist. #WinThePlaylistContest,” and include the URL of this story. Your final step: just email us your tweet to [email protected], with your full name and address, and tell us the name of your favorite cowboy movie.

If you’re not interested in taking your chances and just want to ensure you can watch the film in the comfort of your own home, “The Rider” will hit DVD and Digital VOD on August 7.

Here’s the synopsis for the film:

Based on his true story, THE RIDER stars breakout Brady Jandreau as a once rising star of the rodeo circuit warned that his competition days are over after a tragic riding accident. Back home, Brady finds himself wondering what he has to live for when he can no longer do what gives him a sense of purpose: to ride and compete. In an attempt to regain control of his fate, Brady undertakes a search for new identity and tries to redefine his idea of what it means to be a man in the heartland of America.

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