“The Cowboy and the Queen” Documentary is a Historical Feat
“Nevins and editor/writer Graham Clark put forth a solid foundation for the film cleverly intertwining Roberts’ life with milestones in the Queen’s life, all the while staying true to what brought the improbable pair together: a deep love for horses and perhaps an even greater love for kindness and peace.”
Daily Nexus - Feb 29, 2024
BIFF Announces Opening, Closing Films - Both Fit for Royals
In a majestic cinematic sandwich, the festival will open on March 1 with the Colorado premiere of “Ezra,” a heartfelt dramedy featuring the “King of Comedy” star Robert De Niro; And it will close on March 3 with a screening of “The Cowboy and the Queen,” a documentary about a horse trainer and Queen Elizabeth II.
Daily Camera - Feb 1 2024
Film Reviews: “The Cowboy and the Queen”
This very moving documentary tells the incredible life story of Monty Roberts, aka “the Man who Listens to Horses.” Born in 1936 in Salinas, he was riding horses as soon as he could walk, and grew up around the rodeo. He showed a gift for ‘breaking’ horses without violence at an early age, but this attracted scorn from other trainers…
edhatsantabarbara.com - Feb 14, 2024
The Monarch and Monty
“Monty Roberts is the Salinas-bred cowboy who spent years trying to turn the equestrian community from “breaking” horses through violence to instead gaining their confidence through trust and gentility…”
Montecito Journal - Feb 13, 2024
The Cowboy and the Queen
“A Renowned American horse trainer described his three-decade-long friendship with Queen Elizabeth II, and the time she called him, unexpectedly at 2:30 am.”
The New York Times - Sept 12, 2022
He Trained All the Queen’s Horses
“Queen Elizabeth II bet big on horse trainer Monty Roberts when she invited him to Windsor Castle in 1989 to saddle 23 of the roayl family’s young horses..”
New York Post - Nov 11, 2023
DOC NYC Announces Main Slate Lineup
“Among films making their world premieres, several are complex profiles of pivotal figures, including “June,” a new examination of the life and talents of June Carter Cash; “The Cowboy and the Queen,” the unusual story of Queen Elizabeth II’s friendship with a California horse trainer;’”
Celluloid Junkie - Oct 24, 2023
We’re Having a Cowboy Moment
“A cultural mash-up brings together Barbie, Beyonce and the gang from ‘Yellowstone.’”
The New York Times - Aug 24, 2023
Guest Column: How Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Tends to her Superpowers
“Andrea Nevins, director of the seminal Barbie documentary ‘Tiny Shoulders,’ explores the dynamics behind Barbies escape to the real world.”
The Hollywood Reporter - Aug 1, 2023
The Queen and Her American Cowboy
“LONDON – Monty Roberts, but not his royally approved blue shirt, bright red bandana scarf and beige cowboy hat, will be at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral here Monday.”
USA Today - Sep 18, 2022
