War Pony

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Details

  • Director: Gina Gammell, Riley Keough
  • Writer:
  • Producer: Willi White, Bert Hamelinck, Ryan Zacarias, Sacha Ben Harroche
  • Cast: Jojo Bapteise Whiting, Ladainian Crazy Thunder, Jesse Schmockel, Wilma Colhoff, Iona Red Bear
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Synopsis

At 23, Bill (Jojo Bapteise Whiting) just wants to make something of himself. Whether it's siphoning gas, delivering goods or breeding Poodles, he is determined to hustle his way to the "American Dream". Meanwhile, 12-year-old Matho (LaDainian Crazy Thunder) can't wait to become a man. Desperate for approval from his young father, a series of impulsive decisions turns Matho's life upside down and he finds himself unequipped to deal with the harsh realities of the adult world.

Trailer

 

Reviews

"Intimate and captivating… an example of how stories can honor instead of exploit."
"Terrific debut feature… the tenderness, wisdom and instinct to survive of two teenage males is beautifully observed"
Peter Bradshaw , THE GUARDIAN

"War Pony boasts authenticity and empathy, with a stellar cast of mostly first-time actors"

Rafael Motomayor, SLASHFILM

"War Pony has a naturalness that is to be admired, and comes from places in the heart a movie willed into being by determined first-timers might only be able to achieve."

Pete Hammond, DEADLINE

Awards

  • 9 Award Nominations
  • 9 Award Wins