Backside: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing -
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Mon, Apr 13 10:00 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)

Set at Churchill Downs, Backside is a portrait of the immigrant grooms who care for Kentucky Derby racehorses year-round. The lives of these workers showcase the unseen labor, class disparities, and the human bond sustaining an iconic American sport.

Duration: 57 minutes and 0 seconds

Episode Number: 2710

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Mon, Apr 13	10:00 P.M.	Backside: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing NHPBS (11.1)

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