In Honor of Mario James, the Man with the Heart of Gold

 

In Loving Memory of Mario James

CREW AND AMBASSADOR TO SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED

Mario James, November 1954 - February 2023. Devoted husband and life partner to Saving America's Horses Filmmaker Katia Louise. Mario James was a passionate Ambassador to SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES, and the award winning Line Producer, Production Manager, Camera Operator, Lighting, Theater Technician and Special Events MC & Educational Spokesperson for SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED. Mario was also the Equine Rescue & Sanctuary Assistant Director & onsite Manager, and Caregiver for Wild For Life Foundation's (WFLF's) Lifetime Equine Refuge, longtime horseman & dedicated equine advocate. Mario James was the man behind the Mission of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES at WFL Humanion Films. He was a devoted supporter of the Wild For Life Foundation and its mission to prevent animal cruelty, end horse slaughter, and save and protect horses & burros in need. His humanity shined in his devotion to his wife and family, and the labor of love work for his revered horse family. Mario was also a loving and devoted son-in-law, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and caring friend. He was there when fire threatened the sanctuary and risked his own safety, he was there when neighbors and friends needed help in their rural community, he was there to help care for his mother-in-law, and served as the rock on which everyone could always depend. Mario was a Treasured Spirit Peaceful Warrior Brother and Elder of the Horse Nation, with a HEART as BIG as a HERD! Mario's FIRE and PASSION to take care of one of CREATOR'S MOST MAJESTIC BEINGS with utmost LOVE, GENTLENESS AND CARING was boundless and selfless. He made sure they had a voice and a perpetual home and did everything in his power to ensure they were well cared for. 

But the heart of the man with the heart of gold suddenly stopped beating in the morning of February 4th. And now we at Saving America's Horses, Wild For Life Foundation and Lifetime Equine Refuge are faced with the reality that our kind, gentle and sensitive man who gave his all to those in his care, are grieving through the experience his sudden loss and the rescue horses & burros who reside at our humble equestrian sanctuary are facing life without our sanctuary manager, their caregiver and support for their essential daily needs.

Mario’s family is grieving through the shocking experience of his traumatic loss, and has set up a special memorial fund to honor his lifesaving work through the Wild For Life Foundation charity. Please consider supporting us so we may honor and continue the work of his life, and now, his legacy. Follow the arrow below to support the 'Touch the World with Love Mario James Legacy Fund' through the Wild For Life Foundation.

Click here to support Mario's Legacy Memorial Fund. 

Visit the SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES Memorium page where we pay homage to those board members, cast members, crew and contributors of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED who have passed away since the making if this landmark film.

Also visit the SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES Facebook where you can share your thoughts and memories in honor of Mario.

2023 Roll-out of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED Begins

First Special Event Screening of the Year Announced

2023 Roll-out of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED begins with a special event screening of the full feature film, brought to you by Equine Collaborative International (ECI).  

Gather together with friends new and familiar in the comfort of your home for an exclusive ECI Special Event Movie Screening of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED, the international award winning feature documentary, presented by WFL Humanion Films, and written, produced, and directed by Filmmaker Katia Louise. 

• Date:  January 25, 2023  
• Time: 7-9 PM Eastern, 4-6 PM Pacific

Hosted by Britta Hesla, legislative liaison for A*W*E – Advocates for Wild Equines Grassroots Coalition

MEET THE FILMMAKER

Filmmaker, Katia Louise will present the film to registered
participants of the event. 

This ECI event is the film’s premiere screening of 2023 and will feature a lively discussion and Q & A session with the Filmmaker following the screening. 

Watch Share & Make a Difference for the Horses; the Challenge is on! Saving America's Horses Newest Trailer Featuring its roll-out of star studded red carpet events, with Paul Sorvino, Ken Wahl, Michael Blake & more, together with audience members who travel to attend from across the country

ABOUT THE FILM

SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES is of and for the horses.  Inspired by the spirit of the horse and filtered through a compassionate humanitarian lens; SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES illuminates the connection between the eradication of our wild and domestic equines, its impact on the environment and the future of humanity. 

SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES speaks volumes on the horses' behalf and gives them a voice that can be truly heard. The magnitude of expertise and passion reflected through this collaborative body of work delivers an irrefutable testament of facts; the true facts, many of which are not readily available to the public. Rich in compelling and beautiful cinematic qualities; this resource stands the test of time and will continue to serve as important educational resource for generations to come. 

The film combines more than 20 years of research, and features more than 50 of the world’s top equine veterinarians, trainers and other industry professionals whose appearances and contributions bring a united voice for the imperative and immediate need for federal protection of horses and burros from slaughter and roundups. 

Celebrity appearances by Paul Sorvino, Ken Wahl, Linda Gray, Willie Nelson, Chief Arvol Looking Horse, Tippi Hedren, the Barbi Twins and more. Expert testimony by the leaders in veterinary community including Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Dr. Nena Winand, Dr. Elliot Katz, Dr. Temple Grandin and more. Plus appearances by Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse trainer Nick Zito, World Renowned wild horse and Thoroughbred trainer Monty Roberts, Ecologist Craig Downer, Journalist George Knapp and many more.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register at:  paypal.me/ECI2021 
• $10 for ECI members
• $15 for non-members
• Limited seating so we recommend early registration
• An individual link will be sent to the email address you provide in the PayPal message
• Questions- email  411eci@gmail.com

This exclusive private screening will take place online and is open to the public on a limited basis.

This spellbinding new segment sets the stage as a prelude to SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED (2022) and brings to light the deception beneath the surface of the equine industry, and the many levels of fraud within the system that regulates it. 

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WFL Humanion Films and Equine Collaborative International (ECI) have teamed for the horses!  "We are thrilled to have the support of ECI as a new member organization to the International Saving America's Horses Coalition, and work together with them on behalf of the horses and burros," said Katia Louise, Wild For Life Foundation President , WFL Humanion Films Director, SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED, Filmmaker.  "We are looking forward to presenting a whole new level of educational events together with ECI, geared toward raising the bar beginning in 2023, for both advocates and people from all walks of life."

"Cooperation is one of the cornerstones of ECI’s mission. The film  SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED is masterfully and comprehensively done; beautiful, inspiring and heartbreaking in its reality. We are very excited to promote this life-changing, life-saving work,” added Barbara C Moore,  Equine Collaborative International Board VP.

“We are on a mission to change the future for America’s horses and burros by compelling the change that’s needed for their permanent protection from slaughter and brutal government roundups,” added Katia Louise.  “And that’s where the new SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES Gifting it Forward for the Horses Challenge comes in,” says Jay Coskie, Vice President and Founding Director WFLF, WFL Humanion Films Development and Outreach Chair. “It’s one small way that people can make a big difference.”

“This film is timeless and every horse lover in the world should watch it NOW,” adds Amanda Sorvino, Saving America’s Horses Honorary Board Member. “I challenge every horsewoman and every horseman, and anyone who ever cared about a horse to watch SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED this month, and then gift it forward for the horses by renting a copy for their family, friends and equine network.” 

SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES is a complex and enlightening social experience rich in the history of how we as a society exist and share our world with other species that we respect and rely upon to survive. When we look at how we treat our horses we discover more about ourselves.

Proceeds to benefit SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES. Your support will help save America's horses and restore hope for their future for generations to come.

SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES is an educational project under the Wild for Life Foundation, a 501 c3 all volunteer charity dedicated to saving, preserving and protecting equines.  Federal ID# 26-3052458

Make a Difference, Stand With Us!

Join: www.savingamericashorses.org/join_comestandwithus.html

WFL Humanion Films and Equine Collaborative International (ECI) are teaming for the horses!

 Friday, Dec 30, 2022

Feel Good Friday ~ Exciting News! 

WFL Humanion Films and Equine Collaborative International (ECI) are teaming for the horses!  "We are honored to welcome ECI as a new member organization to the International Saving America's Horses Coalition.  We are thrilled to have the support of ECI and work together with them on behalf of the horses and burros," said Katia Louise, Wild For Life Foundation President , WFL Humanion Films Director, SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED, Filmmaker.  "We are looking forward to presenting a whole new level of educational events together with ECI, geared toward raising the bar beginning in 2023, for both advocates and people from all walks of life."

"Cooperation is one of the cornerstones of ECI’s mission. The film  SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED is masterfully and comprehensively done; beautiful, inspiring and heartbreaking in its reality. We are very excited to promote this life-changing, life-saving work,” added Barbara C Moore,  Equine Collaborative International Board VP.

Stay tuned for updates and information soon to be announced!

Learn more:

www.SavingAmericasHorses.org

www.EquineCollaborative.org

Make a Difference, Stand With Us!

Join: www.savingamericashorses.org/join_comestandwithus.html

SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES 2022 Roll-Out begins on Ecoflix & Vimeo

 

WFL Humanion Films begins its 2022 Roll-Out of SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED, the full length feature film, on two worldwide streaming platforms to highlight the escalated plight of horses & burros in America. The documentary, written, produced, and directed by filmmaker Katia Louise, spotlights the corruption, and fraud within a system that has completely failed to uphold the laws that are supposed to protect the horses & burros from cruelty, and shows how the BLM continues to wage war on America’s wild mustangs.

WFL Humanion Films is honored and thrilled to announce its new partnership with EcoFlix, the worldwide streaming platform that performs a crucially active role in saving animals and stabilizing the planet. The 91 minute feature film is now available on EcoFlix at: https://watch.ecoflix.com/browse Or visit https://watch.ecoflix.com/videos/saving-american-horses-prelude and click JOIN. 100% of the member/subscription fees will be donated to SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES when subscribers choose the Wild For Life Foundation as their favorite EcoFlix Partner Friend.

The SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES feature length documentary is also now available on VIMEO ON DEMAND Visit https://vimeo.com/ondemand/savingamehorsesbetrayed

Visit SavingAmericasHorses.org for details and updates.

“We can’t bring back those who are gone, but we can prevent the suffering & killing of future generations by raising awareness and telling their story. Please join me and Saving America’s Horses by giving our horses & burros the voice they need. Learn more and share information about Saving America’s Horses, the landmark documentary by going to www.savingamericashorses.org” - Morgan Fairchild

"Education is the Key to Passing Legislation for the Protection of Horses & Burros from Slaughter," adds Katia Louise, filmmaker.

Just in Time for the Holidays Gift Subscriptions for SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES, the full length documentary are now available on Ecoflix and Vimeo. Who's on your holiday gift giving list?   How about your Vet?  - Or trainer? How about your State Representatives?  How about your Neighbor? And don't forget to treat Yourself!  Click for more information

At WFLF we believe that unity happens when people put their differences aside and stand together for the greater good. We hope that you agree and are ready to take a stand or update your pledge and stand united in effort to ban horse slaughter for good.

The Saving America’s Horses Coalition, a global initiative, representing a strong alliance of likeminded professionals, organizations, groups, companies and individuals from over fifty Nations from around the world, calls on everyone who cares about the welfare of animals to demand their government representative pass a permanent ban on the slaughter of horses immediately. JOIN the MOVEMENT at https://www.savingamericashorses.org/join_comestandwithus.html

Connect, Share and Learn more by visiting SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED is a cause driven educational, informational, and transformative film project under Wild for Life Foundation, a 501c3 grassroots all volunteer charity dedicated to saving, protecting and preserving equines. 

WFL Humanion Films Partners with EcoFlix & UnchainedTV for the 2022 Roll-Out of SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES

Wild for Life Foundation

Saving America's Horses

Los Angeles, CA

Dec 16, 2022

WFL Humanion Films Partners with EcoFlix & UnchainedTV for the 2022 Roll-Out of

SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES

WFL Humanion Films begins its 2022 Roll-Out Friday, December 16th of SAVING AMERICA’S

HORSES A NATION BETRAYED, the international award winning feature film, on three worldwide streaming platforms to highlight the escalated plight of horses & burros in America. The documentary, written, produced, and directed by filmmaker Katia Louise, spotlights how the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) so called adoption program has paved the way for countless wild horses & burros to be funneled off to slaughter, and how the BLM continues to wage war on America’s wild mustangs through conflicting livestock, corporate and mining interests, “The really shocking fact is… the problem has only gotten worse over the past decade,” says UnchainedTV founder Jane Velez-Mitchell. 

“We can’t bring back those who are gone, but we can prevent the suffering & killing of future generations by raising awareness and telling their story. Please join me and Saving America’s Horses by giving our horses & burros the voice they need. Learn more and share information about Saving America’s Horses, the landmark documentary by going to www.savingamericashorses.org” - Morgan Fairchild

The film also exposes the sordid industry that sends horses on long and cruel trips across U.S. federal borders to foreign slaughterhouses where they languish and die horrific deaths. “This exposé shows how the public has been misled by government agencies and corporate interests that twist the laws that are supposed to protect the horses, the people and the environment,” adds filmmaker Katia Louise. Celebrity appearances include Ken Wahl, Paul Sorvino, Linda Grey, Willie Nelson, and others that speak up for these innocent, majestic animals who cannot speak for themselves. 

WFL Humanion Films is honored and thrilled to announce its new partnership with EcoFlix, the

worldwide streaming platform that performs a crucially active role in saving animals and stabilizing the planet. The worldwide roll-out begins Dec 16th on EcoFlix, where 100% of the member/subscription fees will be donated to SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES when subscribers choose the Wild For Life Foundation as their favorite EcoFlix Partner Friend. The 91 minute feature film is viewable on EcoFlix at: https://watch.ecoflix.com/browse Or visit https://watch.ecoflix.com/videos/saving-american-horses-prelude and click JOIN. 

Plus, UnchainedTV, the global streaming network for animal lovers, is showcasing the Opening Day Events by hosting two LIVE Panel Sessions on Friday, December 16th, at 10AM and 5:30PM Pacific, featuring the filmmaker, Katia Louise, and other experts who will explain why America’s horse crisis is worse than ever, with horses suffering more than ever before, and what you can do to help them.  

UnchainedTV will begin streaming the Featurette from SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES, a 10-minute version of the film at 6:30pm pacific.

The SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES feature length documentary will also be viewable on VIMEO ON DEMAND beginning Dec 16, 2022. Visit https://vimeo.com/ondemand/savingamehorsesbetrayed Also watch & share scenes, trailers and educational spots at https://vimeo.com/showcase/9754774

Visit SavingAmericasHorses.org and click WATCH THE FILM for all the details and updates as they unfold. 

The Saving America’s Horses Coalition, a global initiative, representing a strong alliance of likeminded professionals, organizations, groups, companies and individuals from over fifty Nations from around the world, calls on everyone who cares about the welfare of animals to demand their government representative pass a permanent ban on the slaughter of horses immediately. JOIN the MOVEMENT at https://www.savingamericashorses.org/join_comestandwithus.html 

Connect, Share and Learn more by visiting SAVING AMERICA’S HORSES on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED is a cause driven educational, informational, and transformative film project under Wild for Life Foundation, a 501c3 grassroots all volunteer charity dedicated to saving, protecting and preserving equines.

Link to PDF of this News Release: https://www.savingamericashorses.org/WFL_News_Release_Dec_16-2022_Roll-Out.pdf 

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