Independent Lens | THE HORSE BOY | Film Clip #2 | PBS

"It's true. I'm a better father because of autism. I never thought I'd say that."
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/horse-boy How far would you travel to heal someone you love? For one Texas couple, it means a spiritual journey halfway around the world to Mongolia. When their son is diagnosed with autism, they seek the best treatments but nothing works Until they discover their son's connection to horses and the effect it has on him. Part travel adventure and shamanic quest, this is the story of how one family found a gateway into understanding their son's life.

THE HORSE BOY premieres May 11, 2010 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide. http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/horse-boy

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Film & Animation

Tags:

• Mongolia
• autism
• shamanic quest
• horses
• Independent Film
• documentary
• ITVS
• Independent Lens
• PBS

[riteasrain]

There is something to be said though for Rowan being an only child and having all the attention of his parents. That creates another conundrum altogether on top of the autism.

[SherwoodGirlFreaky]

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[jyounguk]

The official european edition DVD is now available on Amazon UK . Great Film.