Wild Pony Island© Screenplay
Tagline: Wild ponies tame a wild boy.
Log line: In 1958, the wild ponies of Ocracoke awaken a troubled Brooklyn teenager serving a year-long probation.
Film Genre: Coming of age
Adapted with permission from the book Wild Pony Island by Stephen Meader.
Inspired by actual events.
Wild Pony Island© takes place during a unique time in American history. Ocracoke Island is, in reality, one of the story's main characters. We call the film "an unapologetic slice of Americana." History cannot be changed, but we can learn from it and be inspired by it. This is a story that should not be forgotten, and families will love to experience it together. Wild Pony Island pays tribute to some remarkable qualities of the American spirit - adventure, hard work, community, perseverance and second chances. It also highlights the natural beauty and power of God's creation.