Horse Boy, The

Aroview: Remarkable documentary focused on the parents of a young autistic boy who travel through Magnolia in search of a shaman they believe can heal him.

4-year old Rowan is distant and unresponsive, but seems to have a deep affinity for animals. The journey he takes - on horseback - is inexplicably life-altering, yet is ultimately a testament to the overwhelming love of his parents. For the scientific-minded amongst us, there are fascinating interviews with experts in autism Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen and Temple Grandin.

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