CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Second Sunday Cinema’s Nov. 11 featured film will be “Buck.”

The venue is the Clearlake United Methodist Church at 14521 Pearl Ave. in Clearlake.  

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for snacks and socializing. The film starts at 6 p.m.

The public is welcome to attend for free, as usual.

Buck Brannaman, the original “horse whisperer,” is celebrated in “Buck,” a fine documentary, short-listed for an Oscar in 2011.  

When he was a child, Buck and his older brother were brutalized by their father and trained to be remarkable ropers, even appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show.

Just as too many horse trainers set out to “break” horses, Buck’s dad wanted to break and train him.

But thanks to Buck’s own inner strength and the caring of great foster parents, he escaped and grew into an extraordinary man – both strong and gentle – who trains both horses and their riders with compassion and understanding.  

Viewers see Buck holding what he calls “clinics,” achieving phenomenal results with both horses and riders.  

But it’s important to note that you don’t have to love horses to get a lot out of this beautiful and moving film.  

It is frankly inspiring to meet a man who could leave his past behind, and embrace success on many levels.   

Here’s what John Defore of the Washington Post had to say: “You don’t have to be a horse nut to fall for ‘Buck,’ one of those rare documentaries whose subject is so inherently fascinating that a fictional character could hardly compete.”  

While not for young children, teens and their families will enjoy this wonderful film.  

For more information call 707-889-7355.