Beneath the Hats: People of the Kentucky Derby

People of the Kentucky Derby Documentary

And they are off… get ready for the Kentucky Derby with a Very Local special. 

The Kentucky Derby is more than the fastest two minutes in sports. Spectators may come to Churchill Downs in Louisville for the races, but stay for the people and traditions — think rodent races and flamboyant hats!

“Beneath the Hats: The People of the Kentucky Derby” digs into decades of Kentucky Derby footage and introduces you to the most compelling characters.

We dug into the archives to spotlight the hats, spectators and the celebrities who attend the Kentucky Derby. This documentary takes you onto the race track to meet some of the biggest fans and into Millionaires Row to meet some of the most famous visitors to Churchill Downs. Kim Kardashian, Jack Nicholson, Joey Fatone, and Woody Harrelson are just a few of the faces you will see in this documentary. 

How to watch Very Local’s Kentucky Derby documentary

“Beneath the Hats: The People of the Kentucky Derby” is available to stream for free on the Very Local app

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