War Pony

Story

Synopsis

The interlocking stories of two Lakota boys growing up on Pine Ridge Reservation. At 23, Bill just wants to make something of himself. Meanwhile, 12-year-old Matho can’t wait to become a man. Bound by their shared search for belonging, each of the boys grapple with identity, family, and loss, as they navigate their unique paths to manhood.

Directors

Riley Keough, Gina Gammell

Writers

Riley Keough, Franklin Sioux Bob, Bill Reddy

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom, United States of America

Release date

10 May 2023

Ensemble

Cast

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  Jojo Bapteise Whiting

  Bill

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  LaDainian Crazy Thunder

  Matho

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  Robert Stover

  Colton

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  Ashley Shelton

  Allison

• Iona Red Bear

  Auntie

• Ta-Yamni Long Black Cat

  Donny

• Wilma Colhof

  Mama

• Jeremy Corbin Cottier

  Baby Worm

• Woodrow Lone Elk

  Elias

• Sprague Hollander

  Tim

• Jesse Schmockel

  Echo

• Stanley Good Voice Elk

  Dusty