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Call Me Mule

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A feisty elderly man who calls himself Mule has been roaming the western United States with his three pack mules for over thirty years, sleeping outside with his animals as they navigate cities, suburbs and the wilderness. While Mule advocates a simpler way of life in harmony with nature, his nomadic lifestyle and sometimes volatile personality often come into conflict with local authorities.

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Beth Accomando KPBS.org Directed by John McDonald and Nina Schwanse, the documentary lets much of Mule's life unfold through wordless, attentively-shot montages that depict his daily routine, from cooking meals to shoeing his mules. Feb 19, 2025 Full Review Sabina Dana Plasse Film Threat An involved and fascinating journey that calls into question how America’s public lands have less and less access. Rated: 8.5/10 Oct 17, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews
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John McDonald

Director

John McDonald

Producer

John McDonald

Cinematographer

Nina Schwanse

Film Editor

Jeff Kazor

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Synopsis A feisty elderly man who calls himself Mule has been roaming the western United States with his three pack mules for over thirty years, sleeping outside with his animals as they navigate cities, suburbs and the wilderness. While Mule advocates a simpler way of life in harmony with nature, his nomadic lifestyle and sometimes volatile personality often come into conflict with local authorities.
Director
John McDonald
Producer
John McDonald
Production Co
John McDonald Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 17m