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The Cowboy and the Queen

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Monty Roberts, a nonviolent horse trainer who rejected traditional "breaking" methods, forms an unlikely friendship with Queen Elizabeth II. Bonding over their shared love for animals, they overcome Monty's doubters to broadcast his gentle approach globally. From Academy Award Nominee Andrea Nevins, this uplifting film shows how trust can build a better world for both horses and humans.
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Pat Mullen POV Magazine Jan 11
This moving doc if conventionally unfussy doc proves that there’s much to learn from Roberts about how to treat both the animals and the humans with which we share the Earth. Go to Full Review
Joe Friar Fort Worth Report 10/19/2024
4/4
One feels that fate played a role in Roberts’ extraordinary life, reinforced by Andrea Nevins’s wonderful documentary. Go to Full Review
Lael Loewenstein FilmWeek (LAist) 09/17/2024
A tender, sweet and endearing story. Go to Full Review
Charles Johnston Spectrum Culture 09/11/2024
A stirring portrait of the 32-year friendship between a sensitive horse trainer from California and the queen of England as they bond over horses and change each other’s lives. Go to Full Review
Christopher Campbell Nonfics (Substack) 09/07/2024
There’s nothing necessarily powerful or essential about this film or its narrative, but Roberts and the documentary are something to be admired and cherished. Go to Full Review
Emily DuGranrut In Review Online 09/05/2024
[The film] thrives by virtue of its authenticity, sincerity, and the undeniable chemistry of its two central figures, but it also gives viewers more than a mere tale of unlikely friendship. Go to Full Review
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Mark M Feb 25 In an era with so much negativity, the story of triumph over violence is so uplifting. See more Susie H Feb 20 As a horse owner, this documentary was enlightening, entertaining and inspiring. I was literally brought to tears several times. Cannot recommend enough how wonderful it was. I thought I knew about Monty Roberts and his training methods, which are superb, but the story of his life and his friendship with Queen Elizabeth, as well as his work with Veterans suffering from PTSD, was new information for me. Monty has lived a tough but amazing life. See more Arya S @AnyaS Jan 23 This is a must see, fantastic documentary, so beautifully told, about Monty Roberts and his non-violent methods of training horses, so revolutionary when seen within conventional brutality of horse training, But it is also so much more than that, with deep insights into both human and animal nature, as Monty's later work with PTST sufferers exemplifies. There are breathtaking moments of beauty as Monty works and bonds with horses -- efforts that capture the attention of a likeminded and compassionate Queen Elizabeth. "On our own, we cannot end wars or wipe out injustice, but the cumulative impact of thousands of small acts of goodness can be bigger than we imagine." See more Mary H Jan 13 I taught English for a short time in a juvenile prison. Teenagers, especially when they've made bad decisions, are like wild horses. The best way to reach them both is to pay attention and to be respectful. This film can teach us a lot about connecting with each other. I grieve at the sight of traditional horse - "breaking" methods, and I celebrate Monty Roberts's way of training horses and helping soldiers and first responders find a way back from trauma. Monty's background as an abused child informs him deeply. Bravo. See more @JacquesLeslie Dec 23 A moving and thoughtful film that shows the folly of the traditional method of training horses by "breaking" them, the wisdom of a man brought up to be a cowboy, and the unexpected compassion of Queen Elizabeth II. See more Clayton C 11/05/2024 What a surprising movie! This thing should win an Oscar. I wasn't familiar with Monty Roberts until a friend told me about the film, but boy am I happy it came to our local theater. This is a must watch for everybody... especially documentary fans. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Monty Roberts, a nonviolent horse trainer who rejected traditional "breaking" methods, forms an unlikely friendship with Queen Elizabeth II. Bonding over their shared love for animals, they overcome Monty's doubters to broadcast his gentle approach globally. From Academy Award Nominee Andrea Nevins, this uplifting film shows how trust can build a better world for both horses and humans.
Director
Andrea Blaugrund Nevins
Producer
Andrea Blaugrund Nevins, Graham Clark
Screenwriter
Andrea Blaugrund Nevins, Graham Clark
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
Greenwich Entertainments
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 6, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 14, 2025
Runtime
1h 25m
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