{"id":8160,"date":"2021-11-01T13:28:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T20:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=8160"},"modified":"2021-11-06T15:36:34","modified_gmt":"2021-11-06T22:36:34","slug":"the-mustangs-americas-wild-horses-a-cinematic-masterpiece-about-one-of-americas-most-iconic-animals-the-mustang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2021\/the-mustangs-americas-wild-horses-a-cinematic-masterpiece-about-one-of-americas-most-iconic-animals-the-mustang\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mustangs: America&#8217;s Wild Horses * A Cinematic Masterpiece About One Of America\u2019s Most Iconic Animals &#8211; The Mustang"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/themustangs.poster.jpg?resize=137%2C208&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8164\" width=\"137\" height=\"208\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Mustangs: America&#8217;s Wild Horses<\/em> is a feature documentary that takes audiences on an odyssey throughout America to places few people have seen or know about. There are more than 80,000 wild horses on our public lands and 50,000 in government corrals. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Philipps says, &#8220;The wild horse is so ingrained in the American imagination that even for those who have never seen one know what it stands for: fierce independence, unbridled freedom, the bedrock ideals of the nation. From car ads to high school mascots, the wild horse &#8212; popularly known as the mustang &#8212; is the enduring icon of America. But in modern times it has become entangled in controversy and bureaucracy, and now its future is in question.&#8221; The film features songs by Bruce Springsteen, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson and an original song written by Diane Warren and performed by Blanco Brown. &#8220;America&#8217;s wild horses are fighting their last stand,&#8221; said Executive Producer Robert Redford. The Mustangs&#8230;.the fight for freedom has begun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Eshaan M. comments, \u201c<em>The Mustangs: America\u2019s Wild Horses <\/em>is a cinematic masterpiece that tells the story of one of America\u2019s most iconic animals: the mustang. The impeccable cinematography and emotionally-compelling narrative make up for times when the film feels a bit more like an advertisement than a documentary.\u201d See his full review below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mustangs: America\u2019s Wild Horses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Eshaan M., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L9tMs5nScsc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/themustangs.c.jpg?resize=218%2C131&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8161\" width=\"218\" height=\"131\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Mustangs: America\u2019s Wild Horses <\/em>is a cinematic masterpiece that tells the story of one of America\u2019s most iconic animals: the mustang. The impeccable cinematography and emotionally-compelling narrative make up for times when the film feels a bit more like an advertisement than a documentary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Mustangs: America\u2019s Wild Horses <\/em>follows an array of stories, including how an organization is helping veterans deal with their PTSD by matching them with horses.&nbsp; Another story follows a group that manages mustang population growth through a unique form of fertility control, and yet another narrative follows \u201cWild Horse Annie,\u201d who motivated kids to save wild horses 50 years ago.&nbsp; An additional storyline focuses on a sanctuary reuniting rounded-up wild horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/themustangs.a.jpg?resize=225%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8163\" width=\"225\" height=\"126\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing perspectives from individuals like Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Philipps enhances the film\u2019s compelling mission, as does the breathtaking cinematography! The symbolism of the mustang, independence and freedom, is conveyed through panoramic shots of these majestic horses traveling across lush expanses of the American countryside, their manes billowing and hooves clip-clopping. Every individual interviewed for <em>The Mustangs: America\u2019s Wild Horses <\/em>brings a fresh take to the story, and the genuine passion and commitment each of them have for what they do is palpable. <em>The Mustangs: America\u2019s Wild Horses <\/em>is certainly a magnificently-produced documentary!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/themustangs.b.jpg?resize=225%2C119&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8162\" width=\"225\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/themustangs.b.jpg?resize=300%2C158&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/themustangs.b.jpg?w=310&amp;ssl=1 310w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Mustangs: America\u2019s Wild Horses <\/em>promotes kindness to animals as well as preserving history. It takes a strong stance against animal cruelty and sheds light on an alternative therapy, matching veterans to horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>The Mustangs: America\u2019s Wild Horses <\/em>4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 13 to 18, plus adults. <em>The Mustangs: America\u2019s Wild Horses<\/em> opens theatrically nationwide on October 15, 2021, and premieres on VOD on November 23, 2021.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mustangs: America&#8217;s Wild Horses is a feature documentary that takes audiences on an odyssey throughout America to places few people have seen or know about. There are more than 80,000 wild horses on our public lands and 50,000 in government corrals. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Philipps says, &#8220;The wild horse is so ingrained in the American imagination that even for those who have never seen one know what it stands for: fierce independence, unbridled freedom, the bedrock ideals of the nation. From car ads to high school mascots, the wild horse &#8212; popularly known as the mustang &#8212; is the enduring icon of America. But in modern times it has become entangled in controversy and bureaucracy, and now its future is in question.&#8221; The film features songs by Bruce Springsteen, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson and an original song written by Diane Warren and performed by Blanco Brown. &#8220;America&#8217;s wild horses are fighting their last stand,&#8221; said Executive Producer Robert Redford. The Mustangs&#8230;.the fight for freedom has begun!<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Eshaan M. comments, \u201cThe Mustangs: America\u2019s Wild Horses is a cinematic masterpiece that tells the story of one of America\u2019s most iconic animals: the mustang. 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