Buck (-)
- Starring: Buck Brannaman
- Director: Cindy Meehl
- Duration: 89 mins
- Year: 2011
"Buck" follows Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. A real-life "horse-whisperer", he eschews the violence of his upbringing and teaches people to communicate with their horses through leadership and sensitivity, not punishment. Buck possesses near magical abilities as he dramatically transforms horses - and people - with his understanding, compassion and respect. In this film, the animal-human relationship becomes a metaphor for facing the daily challenges of life.
Reviews
Alison Rowat's Review
A real-life horse whisperer who inspired a novel and a Robert Redford film is given his chance to shine in person in Cindy Meehl’s fascinating documentary. Meehl, who once attended one of Buck Brannaman’s “clinics” for horses and their owners, watches him as he gives advice to others across America.
Brannaman is a gentle sort, a person who has emerged from a traumatic childhood to become part wise man, all cowboy. While he is reluctant to shout about what he does, others, line up to pat him on the back. A feel-good documentary that doesn’t shy away from the bad stuff.