Junior Bonner

In Junior Bonner, an aging rodeo star returns to his small hometown with hopes of rejuvenating his career through a local annual competition. However, the reality he encounters is far from what he nostalgically remembers: his family has become fractured due to his brother's insidious ambition and father's destructive alcoholism. This thought-provoking film delves into themes of familial strife, personal redemption, and societal expectations, all set against the backdrop of a traditional western rodeo. With its authentic characters and nuanced portrayal of human relationships, Junior Bonner offers an emotionally resonant exploration of one man's struggle to reconcile his past glories with his present reality.