A Horse Is Not a Metaphor (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2009, A Horse Is Not a Metaphor is a documentary film directed by Barbara Hammer, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. The filmmaker, fighting ovarian cancer, stage 3, returns to her experimental roots, in a multilayered film of numerous chemotherapy sessions with images of light and movement that take her far from the hospital bed. A a cancer ‘thriver’ rather than ’survivor’, Barbara Hammer rides the red hills of Georgia O’Keefe’s Ghost Ranch in New Mexico, the grassy foothlls of the Big Horn in Wyoming, and leafy paths in Woodstock, New York changing illness into recovery. The haunting and wondrous music of Meredith Monk underscores and celebrates in this film that lifts us up when we might be most discouraged.
Who’s in it. A Horse Is Not a Metaphor stars Barbara Hammer as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Horse Is Not a Metaphor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Horse Is Not a Metaphor page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Horse Is Not a Metaphor (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Horse Is Not a Metaphor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Horse Is Not a Metaphor worth watching?
- A Horse Is Not a Metaphor holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Horse Is Not a Metaphor?
- A Horse Is Not a Metaphor stars Barbara Hammer.
- When was A Horse Is Not a Metaphor released?
- A Horse Is Not a Metaphor was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.