Andrew Haigh & Charlie Plummer Discuss Their Film, "Lean On Pete"

From acclaimed filmmaker Andrew Haigh ("Weekend" & "45 Years"), and based on the beloved novel by Willy Vlautin, comes "Lean On Pete" - a deeply moving story about love, loneliness, family, and friendship, told through the unique prism of one boy's connection to a very special racehorse. Fifteen-year-old Charley Thompson (Charlie Plummer) arrives in Portland, Oregon with his single father Ray (Travis Fimmel), both eager for a fresh start after a series of hard knocks. While Ray descends into personal turmoil, Charley finds acceptance and camaraderie at a local racetrack where he lands a job caring for an aging quarter horse named "Lean On Pete." The horse's gruff owner Del Montgomery (Steve Buscemi) and his seasoned jockey Bonnie (Chloë Sevigny) help Charley fill the void of his father's absence - until he discovers that Pete is bound for slaughter, prompting him to take extreme measures to spare his new friend's life. For full schedule and more videos go to BUILDseries.com Follow us: TWITTER:   / buildseriesnyc   FACEBOOK:   / buildseriesnyc   INSTAGRAM:   / buildseriesnyc   SNAPCHAT: BUILDseriesNYC SOUNDCLOUD:   / buildseriesnyc   BUILD is a live interview series like no other—a chance for fans to sit inches away from some of today’s biggest names in entertainment, tech, fashion and business as they share the stories behind their projects and passions. Every conversation yields insights, inspiration and plenty of surprises as moderators and audience members ask questions. It all happens several times a day live and live-streamed on BUILDseries.com. Follow us: TWITTER:   / buildseriesnyc   FACEBOOK:   / buildseriesnyc   INSTAGRAM:   / buildseriesnyc   #BUILDseries #Interview