The Horse Boy
Sat Mar 27 - 1 PM
Year:2009
Country:USA
Director:Michel Orion Scott and Rupert Isaacson
Leads:Simon Baron-Cohen, Temple Grandin, Roy Richard Grinker, Rowan Issacson
Genre:Documentary
Runtime:93 min
Rating:PG
Language:English

The Horse Boy 
How far would you travel to heal someone you love? An intensely personal yet epic spiritual journey, The Horse Boy follows one Texas couple and their autistic son as they trek on horseback through Outer Mongolia in an attempt to find healing for their son. When two-year-old Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson, a writer and former horse trainer, and his wife Kristin Neff, a psychology professor, sought the best possible medical care for their son—but traditional therapies had little effect. Then they discovered that Rowan has a profound affinity for animals—particularly horses—and the family set off on a quest that would change their lives forever. This ravishing documentary odyssey gives insight into how, in life’s darkest moments, one can find the gateway to joy and wonder. Nominated for Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.




The Horse Boy
 
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