Saturday, March 12, 2011

From the Horse's Mouth


A tribute to one of the most legendary and loved thoroughbreds of all time. After twenty-five years of no Triple Crown winners, Secretariat, affectionally known as Big Red, garnered this title in 1973. Penny Chenery Tweedy, who inherited her father's stable, acquires Secretariat when she loses a coin toss. This DVD recreates the spectacular journey of an incredible horse and the women who risks everything to make him a champion. You don't have to love horses to enjoy this family film (PG) filled with warmth, thrill, and drama. Special features include unseen race footage and interviews behind the scenes.
If you're looking for other racehorse DVDs, check out Seabiscuit; On the Muscle: Portrait of a Thoroughbred Racing Stable; and Racing Stripes. If you like to read, check with a reference librarian for some great books on the thoroughbreds.