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HARRY & SNOWMAN
Documentary | Biography | Drama 84 min. NR 2015
Director: Ron Davis
View the trailer at https://youtu.be/5EqFOcr-Fes
Dutch immigrant, Harry deLeyer, journeyed to the United States after World War II and developed a transformative relationship with a broken down Amish plow horse he rescued off a slaughter truck bound for the glue factory. Harry paid eighty dollars for the horse and named him Snowman. In less than two years, Harry & Snowman went on to win the triple crown of show jumping, beating the nations blue bloods and they became famous and traveled around the world together. Their chance meeting at a Pennsylvania horse auction saved them both and crafted a friendship that lasted a lifetime. Eighty-six year old Harry tells their Cinderella love story firsthand, as he continues to train on todays show jumping circuit.
Equine fans: Gallop, dont trot to Ron Davis winning documentary Harry & Snowman, which recounts the inspiring story of an underdog show horse, his tenacious trainer and their rise to fame in the late 1950s. Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times
The engaging Harry & Snowman shows the impact of a rescue animal on the man who saw his neglected qualities. Its also a succinct demonstration of the difference between a livelihood and a lifes work.Serena Donadoni, Variety
In the film, a student of Mr. deLeyers recalls some of his advice: Throw your heart over the top, and your horse will follow. Harry & Snowman makes you want to do the same.Helen T. Verongos, New York Times
Davis film is a disarming underdog story that doubles as an animal-rescue advocacy tool.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
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LocationLittle Art Theatre (View)
247 Xenia Ave
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
United States
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