War Pony

At 23, Bill just wants to make something of himself. Whether it’s syphoning gas, delivering goods or breeding dogs, he’s determined to realise his American Dream. Meanwhile, 12-year-old Matho can’t wait to become a man. However, a series of destructive decisions turns his life upside down, and he finds himself unequipped to deal with the harsh realities of the adult world. Eloquent on the difficulties faced by Indigenous people amid the broader American dream, “War Pony” is a tender depiction of the 2 boys’ interlocking worlds.