Is the movie The Mustang (2019) based on a true story?

Yes, The Mustang (2019) is based on a true story. The movie is inspired by a real-life rehabilitation program for prisoners in Nevada where they learn to train wild mustangs. The director, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, visited the program and was inspired to create a fictional story based on it. The movie was also co-written by a former prison rehabilitation program teacher, Mona Fastvold, who drew upon her experience working with inmates and wild horses.

What is the true story behind the movie The Mustang (2019)?

The Mustang is based on a true story about a convict named Roman Coleman who participates in a rehabilitation program where he learns to train wild mustangs. However, the specific events of the movie are fictional and not based on any one person or incident. The movie’s writer, director, and producers spoke to various experts in the field of horse training and prison rehabilitation programs to create an accurate and compelling story. The movie is meant to highlight the therapeutic benefits of the horse training program and how it can transform the lives of both the convicts and the horses.

Are there any books about the true story behind the movie The Mustang (2019)?

Yes, there is a book about the true story behind the movie The Mustang (2019). It’s called “The Wild Ones: A Sometimes Dismaying, Weirdly Reassuring Story About Looking at People Looking at Animals in America” by Jon Mooallem. The book explores the relationship between humans and wild horses in America and features the real-life story that inspired the movie.

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