Posts from April 2008
SNY News: On Right Track
SNY News interviews John & Brad.
“My brother Brad and I are fans of film, so we set out to create a fun, entertaining movie that people would actually want to see.”
Their goal has been accomplished according to Sports Illustrated, Washington Post, New York Post and Newsday, which all gave “The First Saturday in May” their endorsement.
Posted on Apr 15 2008
Filed Under: News
4/21/08 New York Magazine gives TFSIM a red star!
Listed in “New This Week”, New York Magazine recommends the film. Only 18 of the 54 movies listed have earned that honor!
A generally upbeat film, it could easily work as a promotion for the sport.
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Posted on Apr 15 2008
Filed Under: News
LA Times
Susan King of the LA Times promotes the film in the print edition.
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Posted on Apr 15 2008
Filed Under: News
Interview on Cinema Blend
Katey Rich of Cinema Blend interviews John & Brad.
Traveling with just a digital camera and each other, the Hennegans befriended the families and stables that trained the horses, getting up close and personal with the horses, the jockeys, and even the kids of the trainers hanging around the stables. The effect is an amazingly comfortable and intimate documentary, explaining the rules and traditions of the horse racing world while telling an engaging, funny story.
Posted on Apr 15 2008
Filed Under: News
Review: 4 1/2 Stars
Jennifer Merin of About.com gives the film 4 1/2 stars.
Using actual footage from the 132nd Annual Kentucky Derby (2006), The First Saturday in May captures the rush of the horserace that’s been called “the most exciting two minutes in sports.” But the film’s biggest achievement is its revaluation of behind-the-scenes stories of trainers and their thoroughbreds.
Posted on Apr 15 2008
Filed Under: News
Doc Week Interview
John and Brad discuss the film and their process at Doc Week.
Basically, we just got there at 4:30 every morning, put a microphone on ‘em, and after half an hour or so, they forgot we were there, and we were just fly on the wall, and we just shot them all the time, and they were pretty open.
Posted on Apr 15 2008
Filed Under: News
John & Brad Discuss the Film
John & Brad discuss the film with Brad Balfour at Hosokinema, a film interview site.
Posted on Apr 15 2008
Filed Under: News
The Henegans on NPR
John, Brad and trainer Dale Romans discuss the film and what it takes to win the Derby on NPR.
Listen or download podcast here.
Posted on Apr 15 2008
Filed Under: News
What They’re Saying“Engrossing .” “Thrilling.” “Compelling.” “Essential . . . Five Stars..” “Wonderful . . . a Splendid Movie.” |
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Posted on Apr 13 2008
Filed Under: On Deck
Documentary Blog: Wonderful
Jennifer Merin of About.com’s Documentary Blog calls the film wonderful.
Additionally, you get a behind-the-scenes primer about the fascinating world of world-class horseracing. The horses are magnificent, and the trainers and their cohorts are coloful and entertaining characters.
Posted on Apr 13 2008
Filed Under: News