Bull Pen Magazine announces the availability of a new documentary about world champion bull rider Lane Frost and the legendary bull Red Rock. The documentary by Lighthouse Productions is the work of award-winning filmmaker David Wittkower.
Titled "The Challenge of Champions: The Story of Lane Frost and Red Rock," this 80-minute film covers the great duel between Frost and Red Rock. Their special seven-match series in 1988 captured the attention of die-hard rodeo fans and those totally new to the sport. Tragically, Frost, who was an iconic rodeo athlete and personality, was killed in the arena following a bull ride at Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1989. He was 25.
Wittkower described his newest film: "This film covers interviews with some of those closest to Lane." Included are Lane's parents, Clyde and Elsie Frost; rodeo stock contractor and owner of Red Rock John Growney; and sportscaster George Michael. Other interviews are with Frost's traveling partners Tuff Hedeman and Cody Lambert, author Jeff Coplon, journalist Kendra Santos, photographer Sue Rosoff and several others. Actor Luke Perry, who portrayed Frost in the 1994 motion picture "8 Seconds," also provides commentary.
"This is the only authorized biography documentary about Lane Frost and Red Rock," Wittkower stated. "Lane's family and I also believe that this is the lengthiest film to ever highlight Lane's rodeo career."
The movie includes personal memories, home movie footage and photographs from professional rodeo photographers Sue Rosoff and Vern Howell. Songs such as "A Smile Like That" from Randy Schmutz and "Red Rock" by the Smokin' Armadillos add to the energy and emotion of this in-depth look at Frost's career.
Frost, who was born in La Junta, Colorado, spent his teenage years in Lane, Oklahoma. He began winning rodeo awards at age 10. He was taught by his father, Clyde, and also his good friend Freckles Brown, a world champion bull rider inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1986. The well-crafted documentary by Lighthouse Productions will be available to ship the week of October 20.
Pre-sales are being accepted now for $24.50 per DVD. 5 or more are just $20 apiece at http://bullpenmagazine.com/store/ or call 800-664-5617 with a credit card.
Wittkower's other rodeo-related films have won more than 20 awards. His titles include "The Drive of a Champion: The Joe Beaver Story," "Rodeo Combat: Inside the World of Professional Bullfighters," "Cowboy Up: Inside the Extreme World of Bull Riders" and "Turn & Burn: Inside the World of Professional Barrel Racers."
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