The New York Times Presents: Broken Horses
FX / 2024
FX / 2024
The New York Times Presents is a series of standalone documentaries representing the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of the time. Each documentary features investigative reporting on some of the most pressing issues of society in a visual and unforgettable way.
Broken Horses examines the systemic issues, questionable practices and urgent calls for change that have shaken horse racing to its core. With confidential documents, recordings and exclusive interviews, the film provides a vivid tour of the business and political forces that control the "Sport of Kings" and resist measures to implement changes that could decrease horse deaths. It is a story of reckless breeding and doping, of compromised veterinarians and trainers, and of fans who are drawn to the sport's beauty and pageantry but increasingly wonder how long one of America's oldest sports can continue to have its social license renewed.
Patrick co-edited this documentary for Left/Right Productions. It is currently streaming on Hulu.