American Mustang 2013

Overview

American Mustang is a 2013 documentary film that explores the role of wild horses within the American psyche and their declining population in the American West. The production features a narrative that blends elements of a nature documentary with character-driven storytelling, focusing on the lives of a girl, a cowboy, and a wild horse. The film utilizes stereoscopic 3D technology to capture footage of these animals as they inhabit hundreds of millions of acres of public land. The documentary examines the complex conflicts surrounding the horses, noting that the battle lines regarding their status are deeply entrenched within the landscape. Classified under the genres of Western, documentary, and family, the film has a runtime of one hour and twelve minutes. It was released in the United States on November 7, 2013. By observing the wonder in a girl's eye, the film draws viewers into the drama unfolding across the West, highlighting the choreography that has evolved over thousands of years for these majestic animals.