This is a real-life rugged documentary about rodeo. It follows the rivalry between Larry Mahan and Phil Lyne as the two compete for the National Finals Rodeo Championship title. Directed by Kieth Merrill, the movie portrays the real-life dangers of the sport and the men brave enough to compete. It encompasses the true spirit of rodeo in America. This is not a movie for the faint-hearted, as some real-life scenes demonstrate the roughness of what it means to be a true rodeo cowboy and reveal just how challenging some rodeo events can be. The film won the 1973 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and is narrated by famous American Western star Joel McCrea.