Saving America's Horses: A Nation Betrayed
  • Release Date: Nov 26, 2012
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  • Summary: A compelling compilation of expert testimony, undercover footage and true life stories shot against the dramatic backdrops of the American countryside. Featuring interviews with distinguished veterinarians, trainers, academics, investigators, policymakers and members of the equine community including Paul Sorvino, Linda Gray, Tippi Hedren, and Willie Nelson, the film addresses a question that recently prompted the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, to threaten to ‘punch out’ a reporter who asked him if “any changes need to take place in the system in terms of safeguarding” America’s wild and domestic horses.… Collapse
  • Director: Katia Louise
  • Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, History, Mystery, Crime, Western, Documentary
  • Runtime: 91 min
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Gary Goldstein
    Nov 23, 2012
    80
    A revealing, disturbing look at how political and corporate forces have seemingly undermined the freedom and safety of our nation's equine population.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Ronnie Scheib
    Dec 7, 2012
    70
    Clearer, more thoughtful editing would have greatly enhanced the effectiveness of this sometimes-revelatory documentary.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Frank Scheck
    Nov 28, 2012
    70
    Frequently slaughtered for consumption in Europe, their inhumane treatment as revealed here will surely prompt outrage among animal lovers as well as those concerned with health and environmental issues.
  4. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Michelle Orange
    Nov 21, 2012
    60
    The sublime beauty of her subject cannot fail to move; less steady is this presentation of their plight.

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