Urban Cowboys

In Clondalkin, an Irish neighbourhood plagued by poor prospects, a troubled, mercurial kid illegally tames a wild horse he names after his recently deceased mother. The white mare quickly becomes his whole world and through their unlikely friendship he bares his unspeakable scars. An exceptional portrait of agony that creates sympathy for both horse and handler, Urban Cowboys is the epitome of restraint and patience. (Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival)