Texas Focus: Man in the Can
Texas Spirit Theater | NR | 38 min. | Documentary, Action
April 5, 2018 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join the Bullock Museum for a screening and conversation about the Texas rodeo documentary Man in the Can.
Man in the Can chronicles the personal journey of a minor league rodeo clown trying to make it to the major leagues before he gets taken out by a bull.
Event Details
Man in the Can relates the story of Ronald Burton, a rodeo clown who truly feels that this profession is his calling. A film by Noessa Higa, Man in the Can was shot in various cities across Texas and provides a deeper look at the tight-knit rodeo community.
A cinematic exploration of the Texas narrative, the Museum's Texas Focus Film Series highlights stories by, for, and about Texans. This evening's program is shown in conjunction with our special exhibition, Rodeo! The Exhibition, and includes a film screening and Q&A with director, Noessa Higa, and documentary subjects, Ronald Burton and T.C. Long. Come early at 6pm for a welcome reception with cash bar.
Please note: Entrance for this screening will be at the IMAX lobby doors.
Your ticket purchase supports the Bullock Museum's exhibitions and educational programming.
Rating: NR
Suggested age: 13+
Director: Noessa Higa
Runtime: 38 min.
Genre: Documentary, Action
Release year: 2015
Man in the Can was shot in Amarillo, Burnet, Gatesville, Brenham, Llano, West and Waxahachie, Texas and across many other areas.
Man in the Can won Best Documentary at the Hill Country Film Festival in 2015, the Audience Award at Dances With Films and the Best Documentary award at the Snake Alley Festival of Film.
Noessa Higa began her career in feature development at Sony Pictures, and has worked in production on many films including Pixels, Click, The Longest Yard, The Benchwarmers, The Haunted Mansion, Anger Management and Big Momma’s House. She is the head of research for Disney’s remake of The Lion King (2019). Noessa also co-founded Spiritclips.com, which was acquired by Hallmark. Man in the Can is Noessa’s directorial debut, as well as her first time shooting and editing. She spent many months on the rodeo circuit as a one-woman production. The film premiered at Hill Country Film Festival where it won Best Texas Film. The film also won the Audience Award at LA-based Dances With Films, Best Documentary at Snake Alley Festival of Film in Iowa, and was invited to screen at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.
Guest Moderator
Katy Blankinship has worked in many areas of Rodeo Austin over the lst seventeen years, but the mission of providing scholarship is what drives her each day. Currently, Katy serves as Senior Manager over Sponsorship, Marketing, Entertainment and Rodeo Production.
Guest Speakers
Ronald Burton is from Philadelphia, Mississippi, 90 miles northeast of Jackson. He got his start in rodeo over 20 years ago, first as a bull rider, then as a professional rodeo clown and bullfighter. Ronald has picked up numerous distinctions and awards on the rodeo circuit, and travels all over the country entertaining rodeo fans of all ages.
T.C. Long was born and raised in Andrews, a small town in West Texas. He comes from a rodeo family, and has been participating in rodeos since he was 5 years old. T.C. was accepted into the PRCA in 2005, and is a sought after announcer on the rodeo circuit. Each year, T.C. announces the World Series of Team Roping Finale in Las Vegas, which has the biggest winning pot in the world.
Noessa Higa began her career in feature development at Sony Pictures, and has worked in production on many films including Pixels, Click, The Longest Yard, The Benchwarmers, The Haunted Mansion, Anger Management and Big Momma’s House. She is the head of research for Disney’s remake of The Lion King (2019). Noessa also co-founded Spiritclips.com, which was acquired by Hallmark. Man in the Can is Noessa’s directorial debut, as well as her first time shooting and editing. She spent many months on the rodeo circuit as a one-woman production. The film premiered at Hill Country Film Festival where it won Best Texas Film. The film also won the Audience Award at LA-based Dances With Films, Best Documentary at Snake Alley Festival of Film in Iowa, and was invited to screen at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.
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