Three laps around the track test the skills of Siksika horseman Allison Red Crow as he competes in the high-stakes sport of Indian Relay racing.
“One Jockey. Three Laps. 400 Years of Skill.”
Synopsis
Three laps around the track test the skills of Siksika horseman Allison Red Crow as he competes in the high-stakes sport of Indian Relay racing.
Synopsis
Allison Red Crow rides in the Indian Relay races, a sport central to Blackfoot culture. Competing against top riders in the Blackfoot Confederacy, he uses secondhand horses and a new jockey. Red Crow faces various challenges as he aims to honor his heritage. "Fast Horse" captures the intensity of bareback racing and the personal stakes involved in each event. The film runs for 13 minutes and was directed by Alexandra Lazarowich. It won several awards, including the Special Jury Award at Sundance.
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Why Watch
- Watch the 13-minute race that celebrates Indigenous culture.
- See Alexandra Lazarowich's award-winning direction.
- Meet a jockey competing with 400 years of tradition.
Did You Know
- Fast Horse won the Special Jury Award at Sundance in 2018.
- The film received the Best Documentary Work Short Format Award at the 2018 ImagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival.
- It earned three Golden Sheaf Awards at the 2019 Yorkton Film Festival.
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Who directed the documentary Fast Horse?
Fast Horse was directed by Alexandra Lazarowich.
What awards did Fast Horse win?
Fast Horse won the Special Jury Award at Sundance and the Best Documentary Work Short Format Award at the 2018 ImagineNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival.
How long is the documentary Fast Horse?
Fast Horse has a duration of 13 minutes.
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