The Hidden Immigrant World Behind the Kentucky Derby…
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The Hidden Immigrant World Behind the Kentucky Derby
Behind the glitz of the Kentucky Derby, there’s a hidden world few ever see: the “backside” of Churchill Downs, where immigrant grooms work tirelessly year-round to care for some of the most valuable racehorses in the world. Rising before dawn and laboring long hours, they feed, groom, exercise and monitor horses whose value can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars.
BACKSIDE: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing reveals the human stories behind this elite American sport, exploring how race, labor and class shape an industry built on spectacle and precision. While fans cheer in the grandstands, these workers face low pay, grueling schedules and little recognition, yet their dedication is essential to every race, every win and every Derby dream.
This is more than a behind-the-scenes look at horse racing; it’s a tribute to perseverance, pride and community. BACKSIDE honors the hands that groom, care for and prepare these horses for glory, reminding viewers that every race is powered by people whose stories are rarely told.
Watch, witness and honor the unseen hands that make the spectacle of horse racing possible.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2dSP8Neb-8
#timeline #history #pbs
Behind the glitz of the Kentucky Derby, there’s a hidden world few ever see: the “backside” of Churchill Downs, where immigrant grooms work tirelessly year-round to care for some of the most valuable racehorses in the world. Rising before dawn and laboring long hours, they feed, groom, exercise and monitor horses whose value can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars.
BACKSIDE: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing reveals the human stories behind this elite American sport, exploring how race, labor and class shape an industry built on spectacle and precision. While fans cheer in the grandstands, these workers face low pay, grueling schedules and little recognition, yet their dedication is essential to every race, every win and every Derby dream.
This is more than a behind-the-scenes look at horse racing; it’s a tribute to perseverance, pride and community. BACKSIDE honors the hands that groom, care for and prepare these horses for glory, reminding viewers that every race is powered by people whose stories are rarely told.
Watch, witness and honor the unseen hands that make the spectacle of horse racing possible.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2dSP8Neb-8
#timeline #history #pbs
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