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Documentary 'Backside' Highlights Immigrant Stories at Churchill Downs

11/19/2025

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Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana, a documentary filmmaker, directs Backside, centering grooms and workers at Churchill Downs.
The film will premiere on PBS in April 2026 and on Amazon Prime in July.
Paz-Pastrana is a former labor and immigrant rights organizer who seeks authentic immigrant stories and to counter grim portrayals.
He emphasizes humor and heroism in these narratives and advocates a more nuanced immigrant representation in film.

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Story summary

Raúl O. Paz-Pastrana, a documentary filmmaker, directs Backside, centering grooms and workers at Churchill Downs.
The film will premiere on PBS in April 2026 and on Amazon Prime in July.
Paz-Pastrana is a former labor and immigrant rights organizer who seeks authentic immigrant stories and to counter grim portrayals.
He emphasizes humor and heroism in these narratives and advocates a more nuanced immigrant representation in film.