Disappointment Valley . . . A Modern Day Western
Length: 1 hour, 35 minutes
Directed by: James Kleinert
Released: 2009 USA
Synopsis:
DISAPPOINTMENT VALLEY . . . A MODERN DAY WESTERN examines the plight of America’s wild horses and the rapidly deteriorating condition of the public lands in the American West. Traveler, a band stallion, is part of a herd in Disappointment Valley, Colorado. In a massive wild horse roundup, Traveler and others are taken to a holding facility, awaiting possible euthanasia or slaughter. Wild horse advocates work to have Traveler released and returned to his home.Through interviews with Jim Baca (former Director of the Bureau of Land Management under the Clinton Administration), Michael Blake (author of DANCES WITH WOLVES and wild horse advocate), Sheryl Crow, Viggo Mortensen, scientific experts, ranchers, historians, wild horse owners, animal rights activists, environmentalists, uranium prospectors and many other colorful characters, the filmmaker examines the origins and effects of the 2004 legislation that cleared the way for the slaughter and removal of wild horses. DISAPPOINTMENT VALLEY. . . A MODERN DAY WESTERN is a haunting and inspiring reminder to take action to protect America’s wild horses and burros and to preserve our public lands.
Showtimes
Metro 4
618 State St., Santa Barbara, 805-963-9503
- Monday, Feb. 8, 4:45 p.m.
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Victoria Hall Theater
33 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, 805-730-1038
- Thursday, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m.
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Tags: Americas wild horses, Colorado, Disappointment Valley, james kleinert, Jim Baca, madeleine pickens, Santa Barabara, sheryl crow, Victoria Hall Theater, viggo mortensen, wild horses
