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The First Saturday in May

PG-13 In Theaters 04/18/2008 , 100min.
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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 Kentucky Derby. As preparations for the 2006 Kentucky Derby get underway, six trainers and their horses -- including the legendary Barbaro -- defy all odds by qualifying for the event that has been dubbed "the most exciting two minutes in sports." Now, for the first time ever, viewers can go behind the scenes to find out exactly what these dedicated horsemen go through as they prepare to compete in the ultimate equestrian event.
  • MPAA Rating: PG-13
  • Genre(s): Documentary
  • Run Time: 100min.
  • Theatrical Release Date: 04/18/2008
  • DVD Release Date: 12/08/2009
  • Distributor(s): Truly Indie
  • Director(s): The Hennegan Brothers
  • Themes: Horses
  • Keywords: horse,horse-racing,horse-trainer,jockey,racetrack
  • Country of Origin: USA - Limited (04-18-2008)
  • Language: English
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