Synopsis

Sculptor John Houser, celebrated for his artistry, harbors an ambition: to erect the world's tallest bronze equestrian statue in El Paso, Texas. He intends a magnificent tribute to Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate, a monument meant to celebrate the Hispanic people's role in shaping the American West. Yet, as the project edges toward completion, complications emerge. Native Americans voice fierce opposition, recalling Oñate as the figure responsible for genocide and the enslavement of their peo