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Deep Dive: Dark Horse (2015)

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Dark Horse
Dark Horse: The Incredible True Story of Dream Alliance is a documentary directed by Louise Osmond that tells the story of a barmaid in a small valley town in South Wales who breeds a racehorse named Dream Alliance. With the help of her husband and contributions from local villagers, she embarks on a journey to raise the horse, which ultimately wins the Welsh Grand National. The film captures the communal effort and the personal stakes involved in this endeavor. The narrative not only focuses on the horse's racing success but also addresses the social dynamics within the community, including the snobbery faced by the horse and its owners. This adds a layer of political commentary to the feel-good story, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Why Watch

  • •See Dream Alliance's inspiring win at the Welsh Grand National.
  • •Meet the barmaid who started a community horse-breeding project.
  • •Find out how local villagers contributed to the horse's success.

Did You Know

•The film has a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 77 reviews.
•Dream Alliance won the Welsh Grand National after being bred by a barmaid.
•The documentary won the Audience Award at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.

Perfect For

Horse racing fansCommunity spirit enthusiastsDocumentary lovers