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The First Saturday in May
Critics' Pick
(No longer in theaters)
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Genre
Documentary
Producer
Ellen Dux
Distributor
Truly Indie
Release Date
Apr 18, 2008
Release Notes
Limited
Official Website
Review
John and Brad Hennegan’s engaging documentary follows a group of horses and trainers as they try to make it to the Kentucky Derby. A generally upbeat film, it could easily work as a promotion for the sport—although it does offer some sad moments courtesy of the much-publicized tragedy of Barbaro.