The Horse (1973)
This critically acclaimed 1973 short is about an aristocratic white farming family who has a horse that is being put away, by the father of a young black boy named William. William cares for said horse in its last moments, as the male family members eagerly wait for his dad to arrive.
Director: Charles Burnett
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Gordon Houston as William |
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Maury Wright as Ray's Boy |
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Gary Morrin as Walter |
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Roger Collins as West |
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George Williams as Lee |
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Larry Clark as Ray |
| Directing | Charles Burnett | Director |
| Editing | Charles Burnett | Editor |
| Production | Charles Burnett | Producer |
| Writing | Charles Burnett | Writer |
| Crew | Charles Morrison | Sound Recordist |
| Camera | Ian Conner | Camera Operator |