THE HORSE BOY (2009) - Official Trailer

Update from Twitter, June 23rd 2010:
THE HORSE BOY available on DVD now in the UK and Europe. Get your copy exclusively here:
http://gilliannaysmith.com/page16.html

Public screenings of THE HORSE BOY in the UK, incl.Q&A session after the movie; info here:
http://gilliannaysmith.com/page6.html

Update from Amazon.com:
THE HORSE BOY on DVD as of April 20th 2010
http://www.amazon.com/Horse-Boy-Rupert-Isaacson/dp/B00346UX5E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=U...

"How far would you travel to heal someone you love?

An intensely personal yet epic spiritual journey,
THE HORSE BOY follows one Texas couple and their autistic son as they trek on horseback through Outer Mongolia in a desperate attempt to treat his condition with shamanic healing.

When two-year-old Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson, a writer and former horse trainer, and his wife Kristin Neff, a psychology professor, sought the best possible medical care for their son — but traditional therapies had little effect.

Then they discovered that Rowan has a profound affinity for animals (particularly horses), and the family set off on a quest for a possible cure.

THE HORSE BOY is part travel adventure, part insight into shamanic tradition and part intimate look at the autistic mind. In telling one family's extraordinary story, the film gives voice to the thousands who display amazing courage and creativity everyday in the battle against this mysterious and heartbreaking epidemic.

The filmic companion to Isaacson's best-selling book of the same name and a festival favorite, this ravishing documentary odyssey gives insight into how, in lifes darkest moments, one can find the gateway to joy and wonder."

(Description courtesy of Zeitgeist Films)

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THE HORSE BOY

A Film by Michel Orion Scott and Rupert Isaacson
Presented by Zeitgeist Films
Official Selection 2009 Sundance Film Festival

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Update from Facebook, November 6th 2009:
Great review in the Boston Herald
http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/movies/reviews/view/20091106horse_boy_h...

Update from Facebook, November 6th 2009:
Great review in The Arizona Republic for the Scottsdale opening.
http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/movies/articles/2009/11/05/20091105horseb...

Update from Facebook, November 4th 2009:
THE HORSE BOY ow playing in San Rafael, CA; Santa Cruz; Minneapolis — and in Tulsa, a special appearance by Rupert Isaacson tonight at the Circle Cinema. http://www.circlecinema.com/

Update from Facebook, October 10th 2009:
THE HORSE BOY reviewed on Los Angeles Times Entertainment
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-capsules9-2009oct09,0,1887001...

Update from Facebook, Sept, 30th 2009:
Great review in the NY Times!
http://movies.nytimes.com/2009/09/30/movies/30horse.html?ref=movies

Update from Twitter, September 29th 2009:
The Horse Boy Interview with Rupert Isaacson on MSNBC
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/33045119#33045119

Update from Facebook, September 28th 2009:
THE HORSE BOY Opens in New York on Wednesday Sept 30 at IFC Center - with Rupert Isaacson in person for shows Wed - Fri! Stay tuned for showtimes and more details.
Purchase tickets here:
http://movietickets.com/pre_purchase.asp?house_id=9598&movie_id=79570&...
http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/The-Horse-Boy/8858643785...

Update from Twitter, September 25th 2009:
THE HORSE BOY reviewed in "Wall Street Journal"
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204488304574428870691936470.html

Update from Twitter, September 20th 2009:
THE HORSE BOY reviewed by "The Statesman"
http://www.austin360.com/movies/movies/etc/getCriticReview.jspd?criticReviewI...

Update from Twitter, September 18th 2009:
"Pubmediatexas just posted a story about the Austin opening" of THE HORSE BOY
http://publicmediatexas.org/?p=2501

Update September 4th 2009:
Check out the movie's synopsis at
http://www.fandango.com/thehorseboy_v476975/summary

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Check out the movie's official website:
http://www.horseboymovie.com/

THE HORSE BOY on IMDb:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1333668/

THE HORSE BOY on Facebook:
http://www.new.facebook.com/pages/The-Horse-Boy/88586437853?ref=ts

THE HORSE BOY on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/horseboymovie

THE HORSE BOY in a cinema near you
(US only):
http://www.zeitgeistfilms.com/playdates_new.php?directoryname=horseboy

Visit Zeitgeist Films' YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ZeitgeistFilms

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http://www.zeitgeistfilms.com/

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[kelvinwontcry2]

Update from Facebook:

Special screening of THE HORSE BOY in Portland, Oregon, on October 20th 2010, at the Northwest Film Centre. Author Rupert Isaacson will be present for a Q & A after the film and sign his books!

[bugibbab0y]

Many genuine childhood problems are only now being recognised by the powers that be that govern young lives, even Asthma was derided by most teachers in my day , still is, look at the case in the English school only weeks ago where a boy died sitting in a corridor because the teacher did not see his upcoming death. The teacher has since been dismissed.

[kelvinwontcry2]

@bugibbab0y

True enough what you say here ... Medical and neurological disorders not yet being explored, lack of information with parents, teachers and other officials, or even blunt ignorance, neglect and intolerance may lead to so much unneeded pain and suffering in children's lives. It is wonderful to see, on the other hand, that there are people like Rowan's parents, who literally went every lngth, to help their son, and bring so much good to many autistic children now.

[treblechoir99]

You're a precious man for this one. Great adventure for this boy, crucial moment for him and a dream for all.

[kelvinwontcry2]

@treblechoir99

Thank you for this nice comment , Denis:-)! Rowan's voyage is a proof that things can happen that are short of a mircale, if you really love someone and care for him.

[jyounguk]

The official european edition DVD is now available at wwwDOTgilliannaysmithDOTcom

[kelvinwontcry2]

@jyounguk

...oops! "Thanka" = "Thanks" :-)))!

[clellard]

This looks like one film that I just can't miss! I live in Trinidad in the Caribbean & I hope it will be shown here.

[fjdownes]

Very moving! Parents who will go to the ends of the earth for their kid. I respect them so much.

[kelvinwontcry2]

@jyounguk

Correct, James. Thanka for being so supportive! I got the information from Twitter and Facebook the very day it was published and made a comments update, but you even beat me to it :-)! Courtesy of YouTube's new video comments layout messup, I oly just (July 9th, by "see al comments")!!) discovered your post. YouTube had even flagged your entry as spam (for the URL, I guess, haha!). I approved your comment now and de-spammed it; I hope that it will now be displayed :-)!

~Michael

[kelvinwontcry2]

Update from Twitter, June 23rd 2010:

THE HORSE BOY out on DVD in the UK and Europe; on how to order, please check description box for link.

Public screenings of THE HORSE BOY sceduled in the UK; more to come. Info on that: See description box!

[kelvinwontcry2]

THE HORSE BOY, out on DVD in the US as of today (April 20th 2010). Please check out the info box for the link to order it via Amazon.