How long is The First Saturday in May?

The First Saturday in May is 1 hr 36 min long.

What is The First Saturday in May about?

Known as “the greatest two minutes in sports,” the Kentucky Derby is racing’s Holy Grail and every horseman’s ultimate goal. Just to get a horse to the gate in the world’s most prestigious race defies all odds. The path to the first Saturday in May remains long and unpredictable. Euphoria and heartbreak abound. But a race tracker is prepared for everything. Shooting over 500 hours of footage from Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, the Hennegans traveled more than 150,000 miles during a 16-month period to document every major horse race on the road to the 2006 Kentucky Derby. In addition to providing an intimate inside look at the amazing people who dedicate their lives to the sport of horse racing, the film also features never-before-seen footage of a young Barbaro – the thoroughbred who captured the fascination of the world.

The First Saturday in May

Name: The First Saturday in May
Genre: Art House/Foreign,Documentary
Released: 2008-04-18
Duration: 96
Rating: 86

PG-13 1 hr 36 min

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How long is The First Saturday in May?: The First Saturday in May is 1 hr 36 min long.

Who directed The First Saturday in May?: Brad Hennegan

What is The First Saturday in May about?: Known as “the greatest two minutes in sports,” the Kentucky Derby is racing’s Holy Grail and every horseman’s ultimate goal. Just to get a horse to the gate in the world’s most prestigious race defies all odds. The path to the first Saturday in May remains long and unpredictable. Euphoria and heartbreak abound. But a race tracker is prepared for everything. Shooting over 500 hours of footage from Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, the Hennegans traveled more than 150,000 miles during a 16-month period to document every major horse race on the road to the 2006 Kentucky Derby. In addition to providing an intimate inside look at the amazing people who dedicate their lives to the sport of horse racing, the film also features never-before-seen footage of a young Barbaro – the thoroughbred who captured the fascination of the world.