Montana PBS Documentary: Jonnie

The film tells the inspiring, heroic story of a young Montana woman who ascended to the heights of a male-dominated profession to become a champion bull rider. 

Jonnie's obsession with becoming a professional bull rider defied gender stereotypes and resulted in life-threatening injuries. It also led to a life of astonishing triumph and heartbreak. 
Jonnie stitches together a woman’s intrepid pursuit of a world title in the 1980s with her dramatic present-day story: rescuing battered horses, battling natural disasters, and fiercely devoting herself to a community in need. With a graceful blend of archival and verité footage, dynamic interviews, and flashbacks brought to life through artful sketch animation, the feature-length documentary explores the human need to find meaning in whatever we do.

Come watch the film and stay for a Q&A with the filmmakers & Jonnie Jonckowski following the screening.

Cost: FREE

Time(s)

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Mon. Mar. 23, 2026   7pm


Location
Emerson's Crawford Theatre
111 S. Grand Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9797
theemerson.org