A Faster Horse
World Premiere

A Faster Horse

Spotlight
| USA | 90 MINUTES | English
Documentary
David Gelb (Jiro Dreams of Sushi) tackles another venerable, beloved, and long-standing institution: the Mustang, crown jewel of the Ford fleet. Only this institution is in turmoil. As the fiftieth anniversary of the Mustang approaches and the car industry struggles through the deepest trough of the financial crisis, Ford launches a redesign. Now the jobs of workers at Ford’s Flat Rock Assembly Plant, the expectations of the thousands of Mustang devotees, and the livelihood of the city of Detroit are all placed squarely on the shoulders of Dave Pericak. As chief program engineer, he will guide the 2015 Mustang from assembly floor to showroom—if only he can get that vibration out of the steering wheel.

Masterfully crafted with gorgeous cinematography throughout, A Faster Horse wonders aloud how an American icon can be adapted for changing times. Gelb cuts in a rigorous, high-energy look at the history of Ford and the emotional connection many have to the definitive muscle car—a chassis cool enough for Steve McQueen—moving the film beyond a car lover’s documentary to a resonant examination of American ingenuity, workmanship, and resilience.

—Arthur Ryel-Lindsey

Cast & Credits
Directed by
Dan Coplon
A graduate of USC's film program, David Gelb has directed a variety projects, most notably the critically acclaimed documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi. Other works include The King of Central Park, The Lazarus Effect, and Chef’s Table.
Director
David Gelb
Screenwriter
Mark Monroe
Producer
Nigel Sinclair, Glen Zipper
Editor
Isaac Hagy
Cinematographer
Will Basanta
Executive Producer
Guy East, Nicholas Ferrall, Alessandro F. Uzielli
Composer
Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans
Co-Producer
Ross Girard

Contacts
US Sales Contact
John Sloss
Cinetic Media
New York, NY 10004
Phone: 2122047979
john@slosslaw.com
International Sales Contact
John Sloss
Cinetic Media
New York, NY 10004
Phone: 2122047979
john@slosslaw.com
Print Source
Nicholas Ferrall
White Horse Pictures
Beverly Hills, 90212
Phone: 424 228 8000
nferrall@whitehorsepics.com
Press Contact
Whitney Kuhn
Hill + Knowlton Strategies
Whitney.Kuhn@hkstrategies.com
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