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Saving America's Horses: A Nation Betrayed

Released Nov 23, 2012 1h 31m Documentary List
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Filmmaker Katia Louise delves into how laws -- designed to protect wild and domestic horses, the public and the environment -- are frequently ignored for the sake of corporate and government interests, especially when it comes to slaughter.

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Nicolas Rapold New York Times Filled with crushing facts about animal cruelty yet also overstuffed and overwrought, it's emotionally and visually tough to watch. Rated: 2.5/5 Dec 6, 2012 Full Review Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times A revealing, disturbing look at how political and corporate forces have seemingly undermined the freedom and safety of our nation's equine population. Rated: 4/5 Nov 22, 2012 Full Review Michelle Orange Village Voice The sublime beauty of her subject cannot fail to move; less steady is this presentation of their plight. Nov 20, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Anza Avian RefugeLike Page April 30 at 5:38am · Wild For Life Foundation Katia Louise aka Cathy Laine-Cranwell aka Cathy Gentile aka "Tia" Anthony "Mario" Gentile aka Mario James Fake blog keeps donors in the dark....FACT CHECK FOLKS UPDATE: ELDERLY WOMAN IN AGUANGA LATEST VICTIM - Agreements solicited by Wild for Life Foundation founder not as Katia Louise but as "Tia from San Diego". Landlord not made aware of alias, litigation for fraud/extortion or questionable ownership of mustangs. Louise compelled by court order to remove Mustangs from Aguanga ranch with sheriff's present to assist. Landlord to do due diligence, fact check.... Be Carefull INTRODUCING "'TIA' FROM SAN DIEGO" ....Katia Louise's newest alias reportedly being utilized after 4/30/17 eviction to trick folks into leases...more well known as KATIA LOUISE, aka Cathy Laine-Cranwell aka Cathy Gentile.... UPDATE: ASPCA asked to investigate $5000 grant awarded to WFLF for training program, reportedly nonexistent, for wild free range horses to be gentled to accept halter to aid in transport, trimming, vetting, etc. Witnesses, vets, advocates upset, claim after two years horses still not halter trained or able to be vetted or trimmed. Reports of approx 200 rescued animals moved from ranch to ranch at donors expenses as paranoid GO-PRO camera wearing founder disbands herd, prepares to answer to charges of FRAUD & EXTORTION in Riverside County. UPDATE: KATIA LOUISE's ATTORNEY ASKS TO EXCUSE HIMSELF AS ATTORNEY OF RECORD IN NONPROFIT's EXTORTION TRIAL pls see Ruv Cty Sup Court Case no. MCC1700177 UPDATE: Recently evicted 4/30/2017 from housing tract in Anza, founder Wild for Life Foundaton Katia Louise reportedly very active in searching for new lease situations in area for herself, husband and what is left of almost 200 rescue animals. Herd disbanded, founder has reportedly offered land acquisition plan as way to gain access to ranches. Louise allegedly no longer representing herself only as 'Katia' but now introduces herself as "TIA FROM SAN DIEGO" in an attempt to possibly avoid disclosing potentially damaging information re: ongoing litigation. Individuals in the area have reported inquiries by Louise for ranches to lease in Riverside & No. San Diego Counties using the name "Tia" and allegedly stating she is moving from San Diego" to area. Be Careful UPDATE: Katia Louise ordered by writ to RETURN ALL MONERO MUSTANGS TO RANCH IN ANZA. UPDATE: all MONERO MUSTANGS safely held at Autry Ranch's huge Multiple 10 plus acre grassy pastures away from standing in pens on Ramsey Rd in Terwilliger housing tract awaiting the outcome of founders extortion & fraud trial. UPDATE: today judge orders Wild For Life Foundation to turn over ALL MUSTANGS TO MONERO MUSTANGS. UPDATE: False reports of expensive catastrophic damage allegedly striking only after this organization's eviction. No other property owners reported 8 1/2 inches rainfall in less hours anywhere near Anza, CA. Landlord eviction included repair of driveway at no cost to evicted tenant. Landsberg Foundation grant monies ($6,000) received by Louise to repair fictitious rain damage under investigation. http://wflf.blogspot.com/.../wild-for-life-foundation-saving.... Be Careful UPDATE: EVICTED 4/30/2017 and on the RUN in Riverside & North County San Diego Counties. WFLF founder Louise & Husband Tony aka Mario openly defy direct court order - removing Rare Mustangs. Katia Louise, Tony 'Mario' Gentile & WILD FOR LIFE FOUNDATION summoned to answer to formal accusations including but not limited to extortion , fraud, etc. Contempt of Court charges expected May 1. (pls see ongoing Riverside Superior Court case no. MCC1700177) UPDATE: Organization continues to solicit donations & selling tee-shirts claiming 100% of proceeds go directly to help "horses" as legal fees mount for multiple court cases some filed by founder and lost. Katia Louise court ordered to pay all legal fees, over $20,000, associated for both parties after losing defamation case filed by WFLF in attempt to quiet individuals that speak out against questionable actions committed by this nonprofit org. Pls see Riverside County Superior public records Case no. MCC1700082 Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Filmmaker Katia Louise delves into how laws -- designed to protect wild and domestic horses, the public and the environment -- are frequently ignored for the sake of corporate and government interests, especially when it comes to slaughter.
Director
Katia Louise
Producer
Katia Louise
Screenwriter
Katia Louise
Distributor
Humanion Films, Wild for Life Foundation
Production Co
Innovative Media Arts (IMA) Studio Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 23, 2012, Limited
Runtime
1h 31m