Escapade Media Takes Rights to Nick Barkla’s The Healing

Escapade Media has secured the worldwide rights from Melbourne-based director and producer Nick Barkla’s Staunch Films for the documentary The Healing.

The Healing examines the global topic of PTSD in military veterans and how an innovative equine welfare program provides hope and healing for both veterans and ex-racehorses, giving them both a second chance at life. The documentary will have its world premiere on July 21, opening night of the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival.

Barkla said: “Five years in the making, I’m thrilled to be able to finally share The Healing with the world. It was a privilege to document the journeys of the humans and horses in the film, and I’m sure audiences will be as moved and inspired by their transformations as I was.”

Natalie Lawley, managing director of Escapade Media, added: “Escapade has followed this project during the last 18 months, and we are delighted to have secured the distribution rights. This film examines the global issue of military PTSD in a new light through equine welfare. The healing of both human and horse. We are really looking forward to launching this film.”