https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/2427b2d2-eee6-4eb0-92ef-157feb19ac75 Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Website: www.PeriscopeFilm.com Produced and directed by Rodney Jacobs of Freewheelin' Films (https://freewheelinfilms.net/) "Cowboy Up!" is a tribute to the enduring spirit of the American cowboy, focusing on the culture and excitement of rodeo. Narrated by famed actor Cliff Robertson, it highlights the cowboy’s values of independence, resilience, and perseverance—captured in the phrase “cowboy up.” Through interviews with rodeo champions like Bruce Ford and Louis Fields, and footage of daring events like bull riding and bareback bronc riding, the film showcases the athleticism, danger, and dedication required in the sport. It also honors the critical yet often overlooked role of rodeo clowns and bullfighters, who risk their safety to protect riders. The narrative emphasizes rodeo’s deep roots in American history, portraying it as both a living tradition and a celebration of frontier spirit, where modern athletes keep the cowboy legacy alive in arenas across the country. 0:00 – Introduction to modern-day cowboys and rodeo events: bronco taming, steer dogging, and bull riding. 0:48 – Host Cliff Roberts reflects on the lasting appeal of cowboys and their values of character and independence. 1:21 – Filming location: Old Tucson. Discussion on how cowboys embody the spirit of Western traditions. 1:44 – Explanation of "Cowboy up" — the mindset of perseverance and resilience. 2:14 – Rodeo is introduced as a uniquely American sport, full of danger, skill, and excitement. 2:15 – Rodeo champion Bruce Ford discusses his passion, mindset, and dedication to winning. 2:59 – Description of the physical demands of bareback riding and the toll on riders’ bodies. 3:18 – Introduction to Louis Fields, a top bareback rider who endures extreme physical challenges. 3:38 – Profile of a legendary bull ("Cow Town") — known for its toughness and danger to riders. 4:11 – A brief musical interlude with "Mama, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys." 4:44 – Bullfighting in rodeo: teamwork between cowboy and bullfighter, with high risk and precise coordination. 5:30 – Focus on the rodeo clown: a crucial role that involves bravery and skill in protecting riders. 5:57 – American bullfighting: a sport emphasizing agility and courage without harming the animal. 6:20 – Bronx-born cowboy talks about breaking into the rodeo world from an unconventional background. 6:47 – Delveio prepares for and successfully rides a dangerous bull, showing skill and control. 7:40 – Romanticized portrayal of cowboy life — connection to the land, dreams, and tradition. 8:01 – Rodeo as living history — comparison to Remington and Russell paintings, and its deep American roots. 8:18 – The enduring code of the cowboy: resilience, tradition, and the origin of rodeo over 150 years ago. 9:01 – Rodeo's cultural reach — from big arenas to small towns, it allows everyone to live the cowboy dream. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIr0S9AbBnE Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:52:55 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/2427b2d2-eee6-4eb0-92ef-157feb19ac75 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.