RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – In the heart of Reno, Nevada, a documentary team is highlighting the roundups of America’s wild mustangs.
They are symbols of the untamed spirit of the American West. But as always, the future of wild mustangs is at the center of a heated debate. A new documentary, America’s War on Wild Horses and Burros, delves into the controversial roundups of wild mustangs across the American West. Directed by Tom Porter with a compelling blend of humor and serious inquiry, the film shows a focus on the environmental and ethical implications of these roundups. Through gripping interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from BLM hearings, America’s War on Wild Horses and Burros explores the broader conflict between conservation efforts and governmental policies, while advocating for the preservation of these iconic animals.
When watching the documentary, you may recognize actor and animal activist, Randal Massaro, from your favorite westerns. When he’s taking a break from playing one on screen, he’s living the ‘true cowboy life,’ fighting to protect wild horses from what, he calls, unjust roundups by the Bureau of Land Management…