WILD HORSE WILD RIDE

Fri April 20, Vallican Whole Community Ctr 7:30 pm

Wed April 25, 2012 - The Capitol 7:30pm - Nelson

If you liked BUCK, you love this muti-award winning & HOT DOC favourite!

Each year thousands of wild Mustangs are rounded up from public lands – they have lived wild for generations and have never been touched by human hands.

Wild Horse, Wild Ride tells the story of the Extreme Mustang Makeover Challenge, an annual contest where people attempt to tame a totally wild mustang in order to get it adopted into a better life beyond federal corrals.

Stunning and poignant, Alex Dawson and Greg Gricus’ debut feature documentary chronicles a handful of unforgettable characters from their first uneasy meeting with their horses and over three months as they attempt to transform from scared strangers to the closest of companions.
It all ends in a competition where trainers must bid against the public if they want to keep their horses.

The filmmakers single out some special characters and stories, and through them we learn as much about ourselves as they learn:

Jesus, an expert trick roper longs to make a name as a good old cowboy, has drawn Compadre, a powerful majestic animal that just might earn Jesus the title.

Charles, a Navajo grandfather hopes to relive his youth as a rodeo champ, but he has drawn Commanche, an enormous, and aggressive beast.

Charles' son Carlos is competing and to prove that someone from the reservation can win.

Wylene with her sparkles and sequins is a force to be reckoned with. She calls herself the daredeveil with a big smile.

Homeschooled brothers Nik and Kris have amazing results with their own unique style.

Melissa has never known failure, but she has never trained a horse, let alone a wild mustang. Zero, her steed tests everything she knows about herself.

George, a gruff Texan who is out to win, is forced to reassess his attitude after being paired with scrawny and onery Waylon.

Hailed by The Hollywood Reporter as a “crowd-pleaser with a big heart,” the film captures a journey that is at times harrowing, humorous, heartwarming and heartbreaking as these wild spirits- both human and horse- embark on the ride of their lives.

2011, USA, Languages: English

“Directors Alex Dawson and Greg Gricus have created a textbook example of exquisite filmmaking, with unique and diverse characters, striking cinematography, a deeply moving score and refreshingly original subject matter. ” RED CARPET CRASH REVIEW
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“Wild Horse, Wild Ride is one of those rare films with a true heart and soul. It’s a film with warmth and compassion that will leave you feeling great inside.” DALLAS FILM FESTIVAL PREVIEW

Wild Horse, Wild Ride wins Audience Award as well as Special Jury Award for Cinematography at the Phoenix Film Festival.

“This year’s Audience Award was given to a wonderful documentary called Wild Horse, Wild Ride…It’s a gorgeously photographed, unexpectedly enthralling film. This film also won the Jury Prize for Cinematography.”
THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS

"There comes a moment in nearly every film festival where you’re not quite sure what to expect when you sit down, but by the time the credits roll you know magic was captured on screen. For me, that moment happened after watching Wild Horse, Wild Ride at the Dallas International Film Festival." BILL GRAHAM

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