Stronghold of Resistance
Sable Island, a remote strip of land whose only inhabitants are a herd of wild horses.
Stronghold of Resistance PBS Short Film Festival

Sable Island, a small strip of land less than a mile wide, is home to a near-mythical breed of completely wild horses. Since no human attempts at colonization have ever succeeded, the land has remained unchallenged as a self-sustaining ecosystem. In this short film viewers are transported to the shores of the Sable through a narrator mysteriously enmeshed within the island.
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PBS Short Film Festival
The PBS Short Film Festival continues to elevate the reach and visibility of independent films and filmmakers from across the country. For thirteen years, the festival has showcased films about love, acceptance, family, strength, equality, friendship, loyalty and much more. The 2024 festival highlights “Story Time” as we celebrate the art of short form storytelling.
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