The Impossible True Story
Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father’s Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery — with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin — manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in twenty-five years.
MPAA: Rated PG for brief mild language.
Principal Cast: Diane Lane, John Malkovich,
Director: Randall Wallace
In the book of Job, God replied to Job’s cries by commenting on the majesty of one of His creations, the horse.
Themes: Challenges, Passion, Understanding, Trials, Race, Omniscience, Fearless, Scripture, God's Nature
1:03
After her father’s death leaves her family in financial crises, Penny will not agree to sell off Secretariat, despite the pleas of her brother and husband.
Themes: Counting the Cost, Risk, Persistence, Steadfast, Potential, Influence, Legacy, Winning, Stubborn
2:39
After a failed initial attempt at selling off the breeding rights to Secretariat, Penny exclaims that she will not give up… no matter what.
Themes: Persistence, Steadfast, Determination, Dreams, Failure, Giving Up, Faith, Hope, Perseverance
2:04
With the Triple Crown race approaching, Secretariat’s trainer, Lucien, tells Penny that his instinct is to run him faster in training instead of resting him.
Themes: Counting the Cost, Risk, Confidence, Potential, Passion, Purpose, Crucible, Race, Winning
1:45
Before the big race, Penny realizes that she has already won because the impact she has made on her family.
Themes: Family, Self-Realization, Inspiration, Perspective, Success, Influence, Parenting, Motherhood, Fulfillment
2:28
This featurette focuses on Secretariat, the most decorated racing horse in the sports history.
Themes: Risk, Challenges, Ambition, Passion, Race, Winning, Carpe Diem, Accomplishment, Endurance
2:14
This featurette focuses on the will and determination on Penny Chenery
Themes: Risk, Persistence, Challenges, Confidence, Ambition, Passion, Race, Perseverance, Winning
2:16
The incredible real life story of Penny Chenery, owner of the racehorse Secretariat, who historically won the Triple Crown in 1973.
Themes: Persistence, Challenges, Confidence, Ambition, Passion, Race, Perseverance, Winning, Carpe Diem
2:30
Writer and/or director of such films as Braveheart, Pearl Harbor, and We Were Soldiers, Randall Wallace gives young storytellers one lesson for their careers.
Themes: Integrity, Motivation, Passion, Career, Lessons
1:52
Writer and/or director of such films as Braveheart, Pearl Harbor, and We Were Soldiers, Randall Wallace discusses why he choose Secretariat as his new filmmaking endeavor.
Themes: Pride, Success, Accomplishment
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Writer and/or director of such films as Braveheart, Pearl Harbor, and We Were Soldiers, Randall Wallace discusses why he thinks people of faith will love his new film, Secretariat.
Themes: Encouragement, Support
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