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Documentary Films

Bring a friend or two and join us for an afternoon of film-watching. Enjoy a lively discussion. Presented the last Monday of the month, January to December, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

2024 Season

Monday, May 27, 2024. 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a screening and discussion of a documentary film:

• Secretariat’s Jockey, Ron Turcotte (2013, 74 min)
  • Join us for a screening and discussion of the documentary film Secretariat’s Jockey, Ron Turcotte (2013, 74 min). This documentary tells the story of jockey Ron Turcotte, who, along with his legendary horse Secretariat, won the prestigious American Triple Crown in 1973. Follow along as we witness Turcotte’s rise to fame, the fall in 1978 that left him a paraplegic and his emotional journey back to the people and places that marked his life. This is a road movie that delves deep into the thrilling and dangerous world of horseracing, featuring never-before-seen footage of Secretariat and appearances by Triple Crown winners Steve Cauthen and Jean Cruguet.

Pre-registration is required. Contact the library for more information: 905-834-6512. Free.

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