The First Saturday in May
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December 8, 2009
- Synopsis
- Filmmaking duo John and Brad Hennegan travel from Arkansas to the United Arab Emirates as they follow six trainers in preparation for the most prestigious horse race on the planet in this documentary detailing the euphoria and heartbreak of the ......
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- Director(s)
- The Hennegan Brothers
- Distributor(s)
- Truly Indie
- MPAA Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 96 min.
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Critic Reviews
Entertainment Weekly | Sean HoweAdd Critic to Favorites
The First Saturday in May soon digs in its heels with acute portraits of six trainers, including a paralyzed ex-cyclist in California and an MS-stricken Lexington native who works for the royal family of Dubai.Read the full review
San Francisco Chronicle | Leba HertzAdd Critic to Favorites
A look at lives and hopes that are part of our American culture.Read the full review
The Onion (A.V. Club) | Nathan RabinAdd Critic to Favorites
"May" uses the quirks and well-worn traditions of horse racing as a vehicle to quietly explore idiosyncrasies of the human condition.Read the full review
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