YEAR: 2008
RELATED WEBSITES: http://www.blindersthemovie.com/BRIEF: The great cities of the world belong to everyone, and that is certainly true of New York. Every year thousands of visitors from around the world travel to New York City, and many of them take a ride through Central Park in the charming horse-drawn carriages. It’s a tradition that’s been around since the 1800s, and one with a seamy underside and uncertain future. Carriage operators and some city officials consider the business a cherished part of New York history; animal rights activists decry the cruel treatment of the horses, which this compelling documentary reveals in never-before-seen detail. Now, after three fatal accidents in less than two years, the plight of carriage horses is at the forefront of public opinion. Director Donny Moss takes viewers behind the scenes to the Ninth Street stables and the truly unbelievable conditions (blizzards, extreme heat, traffic hazards) under which these horses are routinely consigned to perform. Hopefully, for the sake of the Central Park horses, this powerful film will prove unforgettable. 53mins. Donny Moss in attendance.
