The injuries are real, the rewards are tiny, but the convicts will stare down a charging bull just for the thrill of competition.
The Louisiana State Penitentiary is a "supermax" facility that houses some 5,000 violent criminals. Its nickname: "The Alcatraz of the South."
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Every April and October, a select few inmates get to participate in the Angola Prison Rodeo, which offers cash prizes and a little competition for individuals who are mostly isolated.
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Sisters Kristy and Katie Barry made a mini-documentary about the Angola rodeo — we've briefly summarized it below, but when you have the time, watch the doc full-screen.
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This is Angola prison warden Burl Cain, by the way. Perfect.
