May 19, 2016 dark horse plays almost like a cliche, a littlehorsethatcould tale that aims to be inspirational and heartwarming and tearjerking. January 18, 2016 january 18, 2016 kirsteenelaine the dark horse released in july 2014 and directed by james napier robertson is a film telling the true story of a maori exspeed chess champ, genesis potini, a charismatic, brilliant, but littleknown. Louise osmonds dark horse, an account of impecunious welsh villagers who team up to sponsor a race horse that surprises. Another inspirational horseracing movie, but dark horse is. An emotionally charged and inspiring drama about a man who searches for the courage to lead, despite his own adversities finding purpose and hope in passing on his gift to the children in his. The film is written and directed by james napier robertson, inspired by jim marbrooks documentary dark horse, produced by tom hern. Cliff curtis and james napier robertson in the dark horse 2014 cliff curtis in the dark horse 2014 cliff. Set in a former mining village in wales, dark horse is the inspirational true story of a group of friends from a working mens club who. An inspirational true story of a group of friends from a working mens club who decide to take on the elite sport of kings and breed themselves a racehorse. However, the lack of any really objectionable foul language, sex, nudity, or violence, combined with a positive message, still makes dark horse a wonderfully entertaining, deeply moving and uplifting movie for all ages. The dark horse is based on the true story of genesis gen potini cliff curtis, a maori speedchess champion seeking redemption and a new purpose in life despite his struggles with bipolar disorder.
A barmaid in a poor welsh mining village convinces some of her fellow residents to pool their. I wont mention how much they invested nor if they gained or lost money. Dark horse 2016 rerelease an inspirational true story of a group of friends from a working mens club who decide to take on the elite sport of kings and breed themselves a racehorse. United states april 1, 2016 limited canada april 1, 2016. The dark horse, a film inspired by a documentary, is about gen potini. Rent the dark horse 2016 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The websites critical consensus reads, dark horse offers a thoroughly crowdpleasing look at an. During preproduction on the dark horse, cliff curtis went to hollywood to shoot the pilot of his latest tv series. Based on the true story of maori speed chess master genesis potini, and directed by james napier.
Dark horse louise osmonds documentary captures the spirit of a community group that came together to train and race a horse they named dream alliance. Dark horse offers a thoroughly crowdpleasing look at an incredible and inspirational reallife story that will thrill equine enthusiasts and. Dark horse offers a thoroughly crowdpleasing look at an incredible and inspirational reallife story that will thrill equine enthusiasts and novices alike. The dark horse, a film inspired by a documentary, is about gen potini, a maori speedchess player who used his skill to help young players. With jan vokes, howard davies, brian daisy vokes, angela davies. A brilliant but troubled new zealand chess champion finds purpose by teaching underprivileged children about the rules of chess and life.
Dark horse offers a thoroughly crowdpleasing look at an incredible and. Apr 01, 2016 the dark horse, a film inspired by a documentary, is about gen potini, a maori speedchess player who used his skill to help young players. Genesis gen potini is an intelligent but troubled chess champion from new zealand who strives for a sense of purpose by teaching underprivileged maori children. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing dark horse near you. Abe convinces a recently divorced friend whose career also happens to be failing to marry him. Dec 02, 2015 dark horse official trailer 1 2015 documentary hd an inspirational true story of a group of friends from a working mens club who decide to take on the elite sport of kings and breed. Dark horse comics is the thirdlargest comics publisher in the u. An inspirational and lifeaffirming ragstoriches true story of a barmaid who bred a champion racehorse.
The dark horse the dark horse official trailer 2016. It stars justin bartha, selma blair, mia farrow, jordan gelber, donna murphy, christopher walken, zachary booth and aasif mandvi the film had its world premiere at the venice film festival on september 5, 2011, and was released on june 8, 2012, by brainstorm media. In the end, this is a movie about working friendships and collaboration between humans and animals. Dont miss the inspirational true story, the dark horse. Louise osmonds dark horse, an account of impecunious welsh villagers who team up to sponsor a race horse that surprises everyone by turning out a winner, has all the elements of crowdpleasing britflicks such as the full monty, billy elliott and pride. May 06, 2016 yet dark horse is a canny package that uses the classic structure of the sportsunderdog story to deliver a glowing ode to community pride and the merits of collective action over individual. A version of this article appears in print on april 1, 2016, section c. The sheer joy and passion voxes has for her horse forces onlookers to shed a tear of sadness and joy in. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including gods not dead 2, a weekend with the family and meet the blacks. Jun 03, 2016 dark horse is a winner no matter how he places in the race.
Dark horse is a comedydrama film written and directed by todd solondz. May 12, 2016 dark horse, a lovable documentary by louise osmond, won an audience award for world cinema at the 2015 sundance film festival for its utterly charming look at the unlikely success of dream. The dark horse trailer 1 2016 cliff curtis drama movie hd official trailer. Focusing on the weeks and months after genesis is discharged from a mental institution, the dark horse depicts both his struggle to find his bearings and his impact on an afterschool chess club where he coaches underprivileged and troubled kids. Parents need to know that dark horse is a welsh documentary that tells the inspiring story of a group of mostly poor mineworkers who pooled 10 pounds per week to successfully breed, train, and race a thoroughbred horse, inserting themselves into a realm ordinarily reserved for the wealthy and titled. The dark horse is based on the true story of genesis gen potini cliff curtis, a maori speedchess champion seeking redemption and a new purpose in. A powerful lesson about the gifts that life may bestow upon us when the odds are against any type of salvation. You would have to pay me to see it again dark horse is playing in atlanta exclusively at landmark midtown art cinema. The way the dark horse unfolds may be the ultimate in sports movie cliches. Yet dark horse is a canny package that uses the classic structure of the sportsunderdog story to deliver a glowing ode to community pride and.
That lack of knowledge, in fact, is one of the mostcompelling things about dark horse. Raised on a slagheap allotment, their foal grows into an unlikely champion, beating the finest thoroughbreds in the land, before suffering a near fatal accident. The incredible true story of dream alliance wikipedia. But that doesnt mean there is no suspense, that its a done deal that the kids will be able to handle the pressure of entering a mostly white middleclass pursuit such as chess. Rent dark horse 2016 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Dark horse, a lovable documentary by louise osmond, won an audience award for world cinema at the 2015 sundance film festival for its utterly charming look at. Set in a former mining village in wales, dark horse is the inspirational true story of a group of friends from a working mens club who decide to take on the elite sport of kings and breed themselves a racehorse. Lobby card for a day at the races 1937 above the limit. The dark horse dramatizes the tale of a chess coach.
Abe is an individual who suffers from what is called arrested development. Nov 08, 2016 an inspirational and lifeaffirming ragstoriches true story of a barmaid who bred a champion racehorse. A beautiful movie which evokes emotions and memories. Rent the dark horse 2016 starring cliff curtis and james rolleston on dvd and bluray. Everything you need to know about the dark horse movie 2016. Dark horse official trailer 1 2016 documentary hd youtube. A former chess prodigy, gen is brilliant and charismatic, bringing unusual, potent energy to a game most often played with quiet reserve. Wayne was honoured with a nomination for best supporting actor at the 2014 new zealand film awards. It won best picture, best director, best screenplay, best actor, best supporting actor and best score at the 2014 new zealand film awards, best film at the 2015 seattle international film festival siff. The dark horse is based on the true story of genesis gen potini cliff curtis.
Mvl true story based on the life of a charismatic, brilliant but littleknown new zealand hero and chess champion genesis potini. To prepare for his role as genesis, cliff agreed to take shane the jedi fitzgerald eastern knights stalwart, and genesiss close friend in. Olympic hockey teams miracle on ice, but somewhere in your mind. The dark horse 2016 trailers and clips after suffering a nervous breakdown, chess player genesis potini cliff curtis volunteers to teach a group of disadvantaged children how to play the game. The incredible true story of dream alliance on imdb this article about a sportsrelated documentary film is a stub. But when a flash storm turns spinners creek into a raging torrent, sarah is trapped on devil mountain where she seeks shelter and survival. With cliff curtis, james rolleston, kirk torrance, james napier robertson. I dont know, maybe its the fact that this movie was released in 2016 on this. Louise osmonds touching documentary has already played very well across the pond, picking up a british. Dark horse 2016 a barmaid in a poor welsh mining village convinces some of her fellow residents to pool their resources to compete in the sport of kings with a racehorse they would breed and. The dark horse is an emotionally potent story of redemption anchored by a heartpiercing lead performance from cliff curtis.
A powerful lesson about the gifts that life may bestow upon. Set in a former mining village in wales, dark horse is the inspirational true story of a group of friends from. This leaves dark horse as a simple follow your dreams story for a wide range of audiences and beliefs. The dark horse is a 2014 new zealand drama film written and directed by james napier robertson and starring cliff curtis and james rolleston. Dark horse is about significantly more than just horse racing, and the allout improbability of the tale and its appeal is also largely due to the stuff it up your jumper attitude that these. Apr 01, 2016 the dark horse is based on the true story of genesis gen potini cliff curtis, a maori speedchess champion seeking redemption and a new purpose in life despite his struggles with bipolar disorder.
The incredible true story of dream alliance is a 2015 documentary directed by louise osmond. Sarah barnard sets off on her beloved black mare, tansy, into the mortimer ranges. In the dark horse a man with passion and a large heart makes his mark in the hearts of children. Get the dark horse dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. Adults are seen drinking alcohol in many pub scenes, and a few scenes could be upsetting to. Featuring a stunning, awardwinning performance by cliff curtis as chess champion genesis potini. Set in wales, dark horse is the inspirational true story of a group of friends who decide to take on the elite sport of kings and breed themselves a racehorse. The dark horse is a 2014 new zealand drama film written and directed by james napier. Genesis potini cliff curtis, a reallife maori chess champion in new zealand, is the subject of this compelling biopic. He lives with his parents, collects toys, and appears to be in his thirties. There are few films that jolt you to the core forcing you to stand up and cheer. It would be hard for any fictional treatment to beat the pleasures of louise osmonds genial, enthralling documentary.
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