Variety Review – BUCK

Warmly engaging “Buck” is a portrait of Buck Brannaman, a trainer whose remarkable way with equines provided a model for “The Horse Whisperer” in both novel and movie forms. Subject is a very likable character whose teaching wisdoms are rooted in the Golden Rule: Having suffered a nightmarish childhood, he sees no reason why man or beast should be schooled in an abusive fashion. Sundance Selects pickup won the U.S. documentary audience award at the fest, and should do particularly well as a broadcast item after further fest play and limited theatrical exposure. Read complete Variety review…