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Spirit of the Pony Express

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10/10 • 2

2012-01-010h 0m

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Celebrating The Pony Express, 150 years on. Historians, riders, and enthusiasts journey the original Sacramento to Saint Joseph trail. This heartfelt film captures the essence of the West and showcases the historic sites today.

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the short-lived but far-reaching American Institution The Pony Express by following a historical re-enactment along the original trail from Sacramento California to Saint Joseph Missouri.

Directors
C.J. LongHammer
Writters
C.J. LongHammer

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  1. Peter Sherayko

    Peter Sherayko

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  2. Gary Chilcote

    Gary Chilcote

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  3. Dick DeShon

    Dick DeShon

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  4. Harrison Hartley

    Harrison Hartley

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ponyrider1861

Sep 29, 2023

10/10

This documentary took me on a sweet ride, back to a time when messages were carried across the country on horseback. The film does a good job telling the story of the brave young riders of the Pony Express. It's filled with fascinating tidbits and stories. The folks who made this movie really did their homework. They brought in experts who shared tales of the Pony Express, and even showed us some real old photos and documents from back in the day. It was like stepping back in time. The music in the film was just the cherry on top, it brought everything to life. And the scenes showing the beautiful American countryside... well, it was just like how I remember the open lands looked when I was young. They didn't just tell old tales, they showed how the Pony Express brought folks closer together and helped shape America. It made me proud to see the spirit of adventure and community from those days. "Spirit of the Pony Express" is more than just a look back at history. It’s a reminder of how we people can come together and do something amazing. It stirred something in me. This movie’s a treasure, and I reckon it’ll touch the heart of anyone who watches it.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Keywords
american way of liferoad trippony expressamerican midwestamerican frontierhistoryamerican historyhorses