Beyond Black Beauty

I don't know.

Oh, I think this book is broken.

You're so silly. You see?

Oh, good, good. You're so smart.

Okay, Black Beauty ,

Chapter 9: Merrylegs.

"Mr. Blomefield, the vicar, had a large family of boys and girls

sometimes they used to come and play

with Miss Jessie and Flora.

One of the girls was as old as Miss Jessie..."

That's where it all started.

A little girl with a love for horses and big dreams.

So, you see, I've been working

towards this moment my whole life,

but I'm so nervous.

Every athlete feels this way before a competition, right?

I mean, Serena Williams looks perfect,

but she's not above anxiety.

Even when you're built for greatness,

your mind can cripple you.

C'est juste toi et moi, Clémentine.

We got this.

Is he coming?

When it comes to my son, I don't expect much.

He would be here if he could.

Dumont with a 12-year-old Holsteiner,

Clémentine.

-She is making it look

qu ite easy.

And every rider has their eye on her now.

We know she has her sights set on Paris,

and I've got to say, she's proving to be an Olympian today.

-At just under eight minutes,

Dumont has just secured first place.

With a performance like this,

I am sure we'll be seeing her at the qualifiers next year.

Thank you, Clém. I love you. Go on in.

- Jolie! - Norah!

You killed it out there.

Qualifiers are next.

Then Paris.

Then world domination?

I'm... I'm so close.

What if I fumble it?

What if you don't?

What if your hard work pays off?

You do exactly what you've dream of doing since you were four.

Love you.

Mean it.

You did so well, baby girl.

I'm proud of you.

Thanks, Mom.

Um, Papa?

Stuck at work.

But he never misses a competition.

I know.

He sends his love.

You're almost an Olympian now.

And by you, I mean we.

Your win is my win.

Come on, celebratory dinner.

Lobster and caviar!

Don't wait up, Mom.

Thank you, Janelle, for selling her to us.

I can't wait to play with Clémentine, Papa.

- She's beautiful. - Mom.

What the hell is going on?

You're early.

What did you do?

Jo, we need to talk.

- -

Come on over. Don't be shy. She don't bite.

She's a ten-year-old Quarter Horse.

I can't use her. She's useless to me.

You look like you're in the market.

Give you a good price.

How much you asking?

Two grand.

She's got a strong build, that's for sure.

This man's about to buy her unless you got your own green.

Twenty-one hundred.

- Twenty-five. - Twenty-six.

And now, before you consider throwing another number at me,

I'd like you to consider whether or not it's really worth it.

After I report him to the Humane Society

for clearly abusing his horse

and selling her to a kill buyer,

your employer will undoubtedly be fined

thousands of dollars,

probably footing you with the bill.

Sold to the little lady for 26.

Here's two grand.

You're welcome.

Don't worry, girl. You're safe now.

- Jolie. -

We're here.

This is Baltimore?

You're gonna like it.

I promise.

Easy for her to say, she's from here.

But this place is new for me, and I'm scared.

Of course, she won't tell me anything.

She just keeps me in the dark,

then wonders why I go to my papa for everything.

She wants me to call this place home,

but home is thousands of miles away,

where everything and everyone I love is.

So I was right, it all fell to pieces,

and life, well, it doesn't feel so good now.

- Who are you calling? -

Papa.

- Hello, you reached Cédric... -

He should get custody, since you've clearly lost your mind.

Stop being dramatic.

You sold my horse without telling me,

you kidnap me and bring me to the States

for God knows what reason,

and now you wanna act like this place isn't a dump.

Jolie, you haven't even given it a chance. It's home.

No, it looks, feels, and smells like the ghetto.

My little sis, in the flesh!

Oh, look at you!

Well, now, the last time I saw you,

- I mean, you were barely walking - Yeah.

Now look at you.

Almost grown.

These are your cousins, Khalil Jr. and Ronnie.

But all my friends call me Lil' Man.

All right, well, you know us folks from the hood.

We's got work to do.

Welcome.

- - Ow! No!

Beautiful horse, Von.

Just got her.

She doesn't seem to like it here. She just bit him.

Well, there's always an adjustment period.

Even for horses.

Mm, welcome home, sis!

Okay, I'm gonna go work with that one over there.

- Okay. - Lil' Man, be a good host.

Uh-uh, I got it.

I got it. It's just like riding

- Okay. -

Fix your face.

Ma chérie. I miss you.

Sorry I missed your departure, but, uh, work is crazy.

I know, I know I always say that but it doesn't make it less true

Your mom and I are asking a lot of you.

But if I'm being honest, you've always been fearless.

More than any of us.

So be brave, ma chérie. I'm always with you.

Je t'aime.

Get me out of this fresh hell.