Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West (2023)
97%RT Audience Score: 97%
Awards & Nominations: NA
In “Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West,” filmmaker Ashley Avis sheds light on the harsh realities of the wild horse population in America. While the documentary showcases stunning footage of these majestic creatures, it also exposes the cruel and inhumane treatment they face at the hands of humans. Avis’ passion for these animals is palpable, and her storytelling is both heart-wrenching and effective in raising awareness about the need for better methods of managing the wild horse population. This film is a must-see for anyone who cares about animal welfare and the preservation of our natural world.
If you’re looking for a documentary that will make you want to run through fields with wild mustangs, then Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West is the film for you. Not only will you get to see some majestic horse footage, but you’ll also learn about the plight of these animals and the need for better methods of dealing with them. Filmmaker Ashley Avis clearly has a soft spot for these creatures, and her storytelling will leave you feeling both sad and inspired. Plus, you’ll get to correct all your friends who think horses aren’t native to North America. Who knew?
Production Company(ies)
Izo, Social, VOD
Distributor
Gravitas Ventures
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
SHOOT LOCATION(S):
Montana, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; Nevada, United States; Wyoming, United States; Arizona, United States; North Dakota, United States; Colorado, United States; Oregon, United States; Texas, United States
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 39m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Documentary/Nature
Keyword(s)
documentary, nature, wild horses, Western United States, land, special interests, eradication, helicopter, habitat, family, Ashley Avis, directed by Ashley Avis, written by Ashley Avis, produced by Ashley Avis, produced by Edward Winters, Gravitas Ventures, Winterstone Pictures, box office, budget, reviewed by Tim Cogshell, reviewed by Robin Holabird, reviewed by Ryan Silberstein, reviewed by Hope Madden, reviewed by Valerie Kalfrin, MPAA rating, Ashley Avis as Self, Ashley Avis as Narrator, English, May 12 2023 Limited release, May 12 2023 streaming release, 1h 39m, cinematography, Ashley Avis as Director, Ashley Avis as Writer, Edward Winters as Producer, Richard Avis as Producer, horse footage, investigative journalism, on-the-ground, Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage, Rotten Tomatoes, audience score, Tomatometer, Vudu, Amazon Prime Video US, iTunes, rent, buy, buy now, trailer, photos, cast, crew, Ashley Avis as Ashley Avis.
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $7,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $7,500,000
Production budget ranking: 1,767
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,038,750
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Edward Winters – Producer
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (6) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (6)
Indeed, one of the first misnomers that the documentary corrects is that horses are not native to North America – they are.
April 27, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Tim Cogshell
CineGods.com
TOP CRITIC
Avis and her movie asks for better and more accurate methods of dealing with the horses that roam free in Nevada and other states.
May 17, 2023
Robin Holabird
Robin Holabird
If the idea of learning about these animals and seeing some majestic horse footage is the reason to watch the documentary, the rest of it will get the audience riled up and on the side of the horses.
May 16, 2023
Ryan Silberstein
MovieJawn
Avis certainly does an effective job of spotlighting the plight of these animals and tugging at our heart strings. Hopefully her storytelling leads to positive change.
May 12, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Hope Madden
The Screening Room Podcast
[Filmmaker Ashley Avis’] affection for them is plain, down to the catch in her voice when she speaks of those who die during the roundups or later. When she sees sadness and betrayal in the liquid eyes of the captured horses, it’s hard to disagree.
May 12, 2023
Valerie Kalfrin
AWFJ.org
This is … a piece of on-the-ground investigative journalism … and it’s an effectively infuriating one, too.
May 12, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Mark Dujsik
Mark Reviews Movies…
Plot
Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West is a documentary that explores the plight of wild horses in the Western United States, as they face eradication and displacement from their natural habitats due to special interests and land disputes.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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