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‘First Saturday’
opens to wide
audience acclaim
A new horse racing documentary, “The First Saturday in May,” is out on the large screen just in time for the May 3 Kentucky Derby.
It is showing at a limited engagement at the E Street Cinema in Washington, D.C., but will be released on video and available for purchase.
Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Ky. partnered with filmmaker John and Brad Hennegan to distribute the award-winning documentary.
“First Saturday” chronicles six trainers and jockeys in pursuit of flat racing’s Holy Grail — the Kentucky Derby.
“Our goal was to make horse racing cool again by telling the stories of the hard-working, dedicated and resilient individuals who dedicate their lives to the horses they love,” said John Hennegan. “As lifelong horse racing fans, the film was a true passion of ours.”
“We believe this fantastic behind-the-scenes look at the world’s most famous horse race has the potential to draw new fans to the sport and grow the popularity of the Kentucky Derby,” said Churchill rep Tom Hopkins.
The Hennegan brothers have pledged 25 percent of them Truly Indie revenues to the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation which raises money for equine research.
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