Beyond Black Beauty

Family Channel, Canada

Sinking Ship Entertainment, Leif Films, Saga Film

Inspired by the beloved novel, Beyond Black Beauty is a coming-of-age family series that begins when fifteen-year-old equestrian Jolie Dumont's Olympic dreams are dashed by her mother upending their high-life in Europe and moving them to her childhood home, an urban ranch in Baltimore. Angry and rebellious, Jolie just wants to escape until she bonds with an equally spirited horse named Black Beauty. This friendship allows Jolie to embrace her family's legacy as Black cowboys and combine their shared history with her Olympic-hopeful future. In this multi-generational tale of adversity, humility and love, Jolie finally discovers the value of family and home.

In the submission episode, Jolie discovers the truth of Alvin’s tumultuous home life. Meanwhile, Ronnie is hesitant to take Isabel up on her offer to ride in Pride, and Yvonne meets with a mysterious benefactor who has an exciting offer for Jolie and Beauty.