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Dark Horse

Tuesday 13 7.30pmOctober
2015

Film

Ventnor Film Society

13 High Street
Ventnor
PO38 1RZ

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Dark horse

DARK HORSE (UK) 2015 Dir: Louise Osmond Cert PG (UK) 13th/14th Oct 2015 7.30pm Runs: 85 mins Cast: Brian and Jan Vokes, Angela and Howard Davies. In English.

This inspiring true story is set in a poor Welsh mining village, where barmaid Jan decides to breed her own racehorse. With her husband Brian and one of her regular customers she buys a thoroughbred mare to pair with an ageing stallion, then forms a syndicate with villagers each paying ten pounds a week to raise the foal.

To the amazement of the wealthy racing community Dream Alliance grows up to become a Welsh Grand National winner but then disaster strikes. This heart-warming and inspirational documentary is a poke in the eye for the upper classes and a gripping tale of human and equine determination.

Ventnor Film Society meets at Ventnor Arts Club, 13 High St, fortnightly Tues and Weds. 7.30pm. Entrance £6. Parking in Central Car Park or in Grove Rd, free from 6pm.

Bus No. 3 from Boots in Ventnor High St. Open from 6.30pm for drinks.

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