Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story

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Dreamer: Inspired by You

The Movie

Set in Lexington, Kentucky, this is a story about perseverance and empowerment in the face of hardship.  The daughter of a horse trainer, Cale Crane (Dakota Fanning) dreams of the day when she can be part of her father's world. When her father, Ben Crane (Kurt Russell) acquires an injured racehorse named Soñador--Spanish for "Dreamer"--it is Cale who is determined to see Soñador brought back to her former glory in time to race against the best in the Breeders' Cup Classic. Full synopsis here.

The Curriculum

The guide, Dreamer: Inspired by You, is designed for a facilitator to engage youth ages 8-12 in both group and individual activities relating to the central messages of Dreamer. 

Themes of this guide include:

• Setting and achieving goals
• Communicating to mend and build relationships
• Valuing the bond between humans and animals
• Cultural diversity: speaking Spanish

Please ensure the site where youth view the movie has a license to screen it.