How does a new film that is yet to be released nationwide become a catalyst for real and immediate change? When thousands of supporters rally behind it in a call for action.
The wild horse is an American icon, yet the species is being systematically wiped from the open lands of the western United States.
When horsewoman Ellie Phipps Price watched roundups of wild horses and realized that more than 50,000 wild horses have been torn from their natural lives to stand stagnant in government holding, and just 32,000 were left in the wild, she knew she had to take action.
Along with director and former Denver dweller Monty Miranda and producer Henry Ansbacher, she created “American Mustang, the Movie,” a 3-D nature documentary. Narrated by Daryl Hannah, the film presents the wild horse issue with striking visual acuity featuring the majestic wild horses of the American West.
When the film premiered to sold-out audiences at the Starz Denver Film Festival in November, the filmmakers knew they were on to something. With mainstream press coverage and similar success at the Napa Valley Film Festival the following weekend, “American Mustang” sparked passionate energy and momentum that continues to build in support for wild horses.
Last week, American Mustang launched a Kickstarter Campaign to raise $40,000 in funding to bring the film to audiences around the country. Within one week, more than $31,000 already had been raised.
For more information, go to the American Mustang Kickstarter campaign at www.kickstarter.com/projects/americanmustang/american-mustang-opening-in-theaters.
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