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201815 minGdocumentary

The Derby

201815 minGdocumentary

A portrait of the connected worlds of workers and revelers at the Kentucky Derby reveals the contrasting experiences surrounding this iconic event.

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Remington Smith

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A portrait of the connected worlds of workers and revelers at the Kentucky Derby reveals the contrasting experiences surrounding this iconic event.

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A portrait of the disparate but connected worlds of workers and revelers at the fastest two minutes in sports, The Kentucky Derby.

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