Short Film “Angels Among Us” Donated to Equine-Assisted Programs Nationwide as a Free Fundraising and Awareness Resource

The filmmakers behind “Angels Among Us”, a new 26-minute short film about the healing power of Thoroughbred horses, have announced that the film will be released free on YouTube and donated to equine-assisted programs and nonprofit organizations as a resource for education, awareness, community outreach, and fundraising.

Beginning Saturday, August 8, at 6:00 p.m., “Angels Among Us” will be available for free on YouTube, telling the inspiring stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed through equine-assisted programs while highlighting the extraordinary bond between humans and Thoroughbred horses. The movie can be viewed at, https://tinyurl.com/AngelsAmongUsMovie.

Rather than pursuing a traditional distribution model, the filmmakers chose to make the film freely available after its online premiere so organizations can use it to introduce new audiences to their missions, engage supporters, host community screenings, educate volunteers and donors, and inspire charitable giving.

“If this film helps even one organization reach new supporters or one person discover the healing that horses can provide, then it has accomplished exactly what we hoped,” said Executive Producer Jay Hanley.

Directed and produced by Saratoga-based filmmaker John Wager, Angels Among Us celebrates the work of equine-assisted programs and the people whose lives have been changed through their services. The filmmakers hope the film will serve as a lasting resource for therapeutic riding centers, veterans organizations, healthcare providers, schools, and nonprofits seeking to raise awareness of the impact horses have on physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

“Every person we met while making “Angels Among Us” reminded us that healing often comes in unexpected ways,” said Wager. “We hope this film shines a light on the extraordinary work of equine-assisted programs and helps them reach new audiences, inspire new supporters, and ultimately change even more lives through the remarkable bond between humans and Thoroughbred horses.”