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Backside offers an intimate and tender glimpse into the lives of immigrant workers who begin their days at 2 a.m., seven days a week, year-round, caring for some of the world's most prized racehorses. Set against the backdrop of a racing season at Churchill Downs' barns in Louisville, Kentucky--known as the "backside"--this observational-sensorial film reveals the symbiotic relationship of human and animal labor, celebrating the quiet beauty of unseen work and the resilience of those who sustain it.
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Alfred Castaneda Shade Studios Aug 22
Despite the narrow focus, Backside is a fascinating look at a migrant worker’s journey in this niche sport. It’s a compelling experience and a timely topic given today’s political climate. Go to Full Review Gary M. Kramer MovieJawn 07/11/2025
Backside is a terrific slice-of-life documentary that sheds light on a world that is not widely seen. Go to Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest 07/11/2025
As the workers tenderly look after the animals and evidently not offered the same treatment in return from their higher-ups to go by their humble means at home, the value system comes into stark view. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 06/11/2025
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Backside couldn't be timelier and more relevant as filmmakers follow the immigrant workers at Churchill Downs during horse racing season and throughout the year. Go to Full Review Christopher Llewellyn Reed Hammer to Nail 06/10/2025
Given the climate of anti-immigrant hate promoted by the current United States administration, we cannot help but wonder about the future of the tight-knit collective here on display. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana

Director

Patricia Alvarez Astacio

Writer

Gabriella Garcia-Pardo

Writer

Cristina Carrasco Hernández

Writer

Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana

Screenwriter

Cristina Carrasco Hernández

Screenwriter

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Synopsis Backside offers an intimate and tender glimpse into the lives of immigrant workers who begin their days at 2 a.m., seven days a week, year-round, caring for some of the world's most prized racehorses. Set against the backdrop of a racing season at Churchill Downs' barns in Louisville, Kentucky--known as the "backside"--this observational-sensorial film reveals the symbiotic relationship of human and animal labor, celebrating the quiet beauty of unseen work and the resilience of those who sustain it.
Director
Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana
Producer
Gabriella Garcia-Pardo, Patricia Alvarez Astacio
Screenwriter
Patricia Alvarez Astacio, Gabriella Garcia-Pardo, Cristina Carrasco Hernández, Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana, Cristina Carrasco Hernández, Gabriella Garcia-Pardo, Patricia Alvarez Astacio
Production Co
Andar Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 25m