The Roping Fools

By Will FITZPATRICK

INDIE RIGHTS - as SALES Theatrical, TV, DVD-video, VOD, World / DISTR Theatrical, TV, DVD-video, VOD, USA, World

Documentary - Completed 2026

A documentary that journeys through the history of Trick Roping as it evolves from Mexico to the dazzling arenas of American Rodeos. This film unveils a story of resilience, entertainment, and the enduring legacy of a western art.

    • Year of production
    • 2026
    • Genres
    • Documentary
    • Countries
    • USA
    • Languages
    • ENGLISH
    • Duration
    • 90 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Will FITZPATRICK
    • Producer(s)
    • Ryan SULTEMEIER (NULL), Will FITZPATRICK (NULL)
    • Synopsis
    • In “The Roping Fools”, we journey through the captivating history of the western art of Trick Roping as it evolves from the Mexican Vaqueros to the dazzling arenas of American Rodeos. This documentary unveils a story of resilience, entertainment, and the enduring legacy of an underground culture.
      The film explores the unique characters who made their names in the spotlight, early figures like Will Rogers and Montie Montana, and more modern figures like legendary Charro, Tomas Garcilazo (Winner