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The first Saturday in May [videorecording (DVD)].

Indie Blitz, [2009], c2007.

Kentucky Derby.

Horse trainers -- United States.

Race horses -- United States.

Horse racing -- Kentucky.

[videorecording (DVD)].

1 videodisc (100 min.) : digital sd., col. ; 12 cm.

Originally produced in 2007.

Widescreen presentation.

A Hennegan brothers production in association with Chruchill Downs, Inc. and Truly Indie ; Producers, Karen Hennegan, Manny Gonzalez, Ellen Dux ; Writer, Mark Wrewatch ; Directors, Hennegan Brothers.

The Hennegan brothers follow six trainers from varying parts of the country on their prize 2005 horses' journeys through various graded stakes to the Kentucky Derby. Both joy and heartbreak are present in this film, often shown by the same trainers and their families, concerning their horses' stances going into, coming out of, and after the Derby (if they even make it). Features heroic thoroughbred champion Barbaro.

Winner Best Documentary, Savannah Film Festival 2007.

Winner HBO Films Producer Award, Savannah Film Festival 2007.

Winner Audience Award, Durango Film Festival 2008.

Documentary films.

Hennegan Brothers.

Indie Blitz (Firm)

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