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Director: Cindy Meehl
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From Time Out London
Some say ‘a horse is the mirror of your soul’, and after this wholesome doc I’m open to persuasion. Buck Brannaman looks every bit the modern cowboy in his suede chaps, wide-brimmed hat and checked shirt. One of America’s most respected horse trainers, he was an inspiration for Nicholas Evans’s novel ‘The Horse Whisperer’ and a consultant on Robert Redford’s 1998 film. Yet behind a calm, zen-like surface lurk memories of a troubled early childhood.Cindy Meehl’s soothing film shadows Brannaman as he offers advice to befuddled horse owners. ‘A lot of the time, rather than helping people with horse problems, I’m helping horses with people problems,’ he suggests, while gaining the respect of another upstart colt. Brannaman is mesmerising to watch: he’s never ruffled and always calm, even when dealing with a violent, ‘psycho’ stud. If you have even a passing interest in horses, you may find yourself smitten with this meditative doc.
Author: Derek Adams
Time Out London Issue 2175 Apr 26-May 2 2012
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- Posted on Mar 22 2012 19:07 Great film; some extraordinary scenes and people. Strong and quite moving, but pulls few punches and does not sentimentalize
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Cast & crew
Director: Cindy Meehl
Genre(s): Documentaries
Rated: PG
Duration: 89 mins
UK Release: Apr 27 2012
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