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The Big Deal: ‘Lean On Pete’ Book And Movie


by Gila Espinoza 11 Apr 2018 8:31 AM

A24 Films latest release is “Lean on Pete,” based on the 2010 novel by Willy Vlautin. Fifteen-year-old Charley Thompson (Charlie Plummer) arrives in Portland, Oregon with his single father Ray (Travis Fimmel), both of them eager for a fresh start after a series of hard knocks. While Ray descends into personal turmoil, Charley finds acceptance and camaraderie at a local racetrack where he lands a job caring for an aging Quarter Horse named Lean On Pete. The horse’s gruff owner Del Montgomery (Steve Buscemi) and his seasoned jockey Bonnie (Chloë Sevigny) help Charley fill the void of his father’s absence—until he discovers that Pete is bound for slaughter, prompting him to take extreme measures to spare his new friend’s life.

Charley and Pete head out into the great unknown, embarking on an odyssey across the new American frontier in search of a loving aunt Charley hasn’t seen in years. They experience adventure and heartbreak in equal measure, but never lose their irrepressible hope and resiliency as they pursue their dream of finding a place they can call home.

Enter below to place your bet on winning a copy of the book and passes to see the film when it opens in nearby theaters on April 20.

Be sure to take the time now to check out our other offerings this week. Enter to win tickets to see Dallas Summer Musicals present the blockbuster “Les Misérables” at Music Hall at Fair Park or to see Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” at Casa Mañana in Fort Worth.

Please note: Only Art&Seek newsletter subscribers are eligible for the Big Deal. If you’re not yet receiving our weekly emails then you’re missing out! You’ll want to take care of that first here before you sign up below. We pick our winners on Friday so be sure to check your inbox!

UPDATE: We have our winners. Come back next week for more Big Deals.

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