The strange but true story of how a Japanese racehorse, Haru Urara, became a nationally celebrated symbol of perseverance while enduring a losing streak of epic proportions.
Created for ESPN Films as part of their 30for30 series. Click to view full Shining Star site

Official Sundance 2016 Selection
Official SXSW 2016 Selection
Awarded Best Short Documentary at Hot Docs 2016
 

Credits:

Director and Illustrator: Mickey Duzyj
Executive Producer: Erik Rydholm
Producer: Mona Panchal
Producer (Japan): Yuka Uchida
Editor: Casimir Nozkowski
AE Animation: Naoko Hara
Composter: Terry Dame
Background Artist: Kyle Stecker
Director of Photography: Nobutaka Shirahama
Translators: Yurina Ko, Jin Yoshikawa

Client: ESPN
Year: 2014–2016