Brannaman spends 40 weeks each year traveling to ranches across the United States, teaching clinics on natural horsemanship.
“There's no wisdom worth having that isn't hard won”
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Brannaman spends 40 weeks each year traveling to ranches across the United States, teaching clinics on natural horsemanship.
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Synopsis
Buck Brannaman travels across the United States, teaching clinics on natural horsemanship. He emphasizes communication and leadership rather than punishment in horse training. The film covers his early life, marked by abuse from his father and the support he received from his foster parents, the Shirleys. Brannaman became known for his role as the lead equine consultant on Robert Redford's film The Horse Whisperer. Directed by Cindy Meehl, Buck premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and won the Audience Award.
What Critics Say
The GuardianYou'll wonder how you swallowed Robert Redford's ersatz Americana after watching this Sundance-praised horse-whisperer doc.
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Why Watch
- Meet Buck Brannaman, a unique horse trainer.
- See his effective methods at ranch clinics.
- Learn about his traumatic childhood and recovery.
Did You Know
- Buck Brannaman worked as the lead equine consultant on The Horse Whisperer.
- The film won the U.S. Documentary Competition Audience Award at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.
- Cindy Meehl spent two years making this her first film after meeting Brannaman.
- Buck Brannaman gives clinics at ranches for 40 weeks each year.
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Who directed the documentary Buck?
Buck was directed by Cindy Meehl.
What award did Buck win at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival?
Buck won the U.S. Documentary Competition Audience Award at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.
What is Buck Brannaman known for?
Buck Brannaman is known for his approach to handling and training horses, often referred to as a 'horse whisperer'.
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