Logline:
Renegade, a 13 years old Wild Mustang, is gathered from the wild.
A seasoned trainer takes on the challenge of earning Renegade’s trust—attempting to break old behavioral patters and revealing the fragile bond between human care and freedom.
Synopsis:
Across the vast, arid landscapes of the American West, wild Mustangs stand as enduring symbols of freedom and resilience. Renegade tells the story of one such horse—captured at the age of 13 during a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) roundup meant to save Mustangs from drought-stricken land. While most older horses are quickly returned to the wild, Renegade remained in captivity, his fate uncertain.
Could a horse who lived free for 13 years break from his wild instincts and learn to join the human herd?
The 23-minute documentary follows renowned Mustang trainer Jeff Cook as he takes on the challenge of earning Renegade’s trust. Through quiet observation, patience, and respect, Jeff attempts to bridge the vast gap between untamed spirit and human connection. Renegade is a story of transformation—for both horse and trainer—and a meditation on what it truly means to protect something wild.
Poster design: Efrat Cohen
Produced, Directed and Filmed By: Adam Ben Cohen | Edited By: Joaquin Portocarero | Colorist: Peleg Levi, Representation for Peleg Levy, Noa assido
Sound design: Ohad Tzachar | Voiceover recording: Fred Porter | Additional Footage: Sean Lonergan
With gratitude to those how shared Renegade’s journey: Jeff Cook, Austin Pitts, Christian Dalen
Music: "Let Go" by Roniit, "Senseless" feat. Paige Boyatzis by Ben Reneer, "Diamonds" by Livingrooms, "Art of a Dead Man" by Frank Schlimbach, "Progression" by Birraj, "Hometown Show" by Paper Planes, "Calming Thoughtful Evening" by Falconer
Special Thanks: Myriam Portocarero, Herman Portocarero, Deborah Plum, BaseCamp for Veterans, El Almirante Bar, Cadiz. Spain Aaron Plum, Plum Insurance inc, Dream Horse AZ
For Renegade, who carries the wild within - forever.
Logline:
Renegade, a 13 years old Wild Mustang, is gathered from the wild.
A seasoned trainer takes on the challenge of earning Renegade’s trust—attempting to break old behavioral patters and revealing the fragile bond between human care and freedom.
Synopsis:
Across the vast, arid landscapes of the American West, wild Mustangs stand as enduring symbols of freedom and resilience. Renegade tells the story of one such horse—captured at the age of 13 during a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) roundup meant to save Mustangs from drought-stricken land. While most older horses are quickly returned to the wild, Renegade remained in captivity, his fate uncertain.
Could a horse who lived free for 13 years break from his wild instincts and learn to join the human herd?
The 23-minute documentary follows renowned Mustang trainer Jeff Cook as he takes on the challenge of earning Renegade’s trust. Through quiet observation, patience, and respect, Jeff attempts to bridge the vast gap between untamed spirit and human connection. Renegade is a story of transformation—for both horse and trainer—and a meditation on what it truly means to protect something wild.
Produced, Directed and Filmed By: Adam Ben Cohen
Edited By: Joaquin Portocarero
Colorist: Peleg Levi, Representation for Peleg Levy, Noa assido
Sound design: Ohad Tzachar
Voiceover recording: Fred Porter
Additional Footage: Sean Lonergan
With gratitude to those how shared Renegade’s journey: Jeff Cook, Austin Pitts, Christian Dalen
Music: "Let Go" by Roniit, "Senseless" feat. Paige Boyatzis by Ben Reneer, "Diamonds" by Livingrooms, "Art of a Dead Man" by Frank Schlimbach, "Progression" by Birraj, "Hometown Show" by Paper Planes, "Calming Thoughtful Evening" by Falconer
Special Thanks: Myriam Portocarero, Herman Portocarero, Deborah Plum, BaseCamp for Veterans, El Almirante Bar, Cadiz. Spain Aaron Plum, Plum Insurance inc, Dream Horse AZ
For Renegade,
who carries the wild within - forever.
Poster design: Efrat Cohen