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202635 minPGdocumentary

Fletcher Street

202635 minPGdocumentary

North Philadelphia's at-risk youth find joy and resilience as they build trust and discipline through horseback riding in their community.

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North Philadelphia's at-risk youth find joy and resilience as they build trust and discipline through horseback riding in their community.

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Jannat Gargi

Jannat Gargidirector

David Dargdirector

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The joy and sense of freedom of North Philadelphia at risk youth as they ride horses majestically through the streets of their neighbourhood is as affirming as the trust, discipline and emotional resilience they build through their close bonds with the horses.

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