Riders of Destiny

Riders of Destiny follow several child jockeys from the remote Indonesian Island of Sumbawa as they go through a season of racing horses. Child horse racing is a cultural pastime which is primarily undertaken by an impoverished class of rural families whose economic actions are severely limited. The film touches on aspects of class, education, child welfare, and income inequality.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
88 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
88 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Mar 8, 2019
Season
2019
Average Score
97%
Mean Score
97%
Ratings
3
Popularity
3
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
ZDF, ARTE, 7T1 Films, Encompass Films
Genres
Documentary
Country
DE

Description

Riders of Destiny follow several child jockeys from the remote Indonesian Island of Sumbawa as they go through a season of racing horses. Child horse racing is a cultural pastime which is primarily undertaken by an impoverished class of rural families whose economic actions are severely limited. The film touches on aspects of class, education, child welfare, and income inequality.

Immersion

Japanese

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