The Horse Boy

Wednesday, September 30 - Thursday, October 22, 2009

How far would you go to heal someone you love? When their son Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson, a writer and former horse trainer, and his wife Kristin Neff, a psychology professor, sought the best care for him. Traditional medical therapies had little effect, but when they discovered Rowan’s profound affinity for animals, they set off on a quest that would change their lives forever — an epic personal and spiritual journey on horseback through Outer Mongolia.

• Country USA
• Year 2009
• Running Time 93 minutes
• Distributor Zeitgeist Films
• Director Michel Orion Scott

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