An aging jockey (Clifton Collins Jr.), hopes to win one last title for his longtime trainer (Molly Parker), who has acquired what appears to be a championship horse. But the years -- and injuries -- have taken a toll on his body, throwing into question his ability to continue his lifelong passion. And the arrival of a young rookie rider (Moises Arias), who claims to be his son, and whom he takes under his wing, further complicates the path to fulfilling his dream.
Awards:
Nominee, Best Male Lead, Spirit Awards
Nominee, John Cassavetes Award, Spirit Awards
Winner, U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival
Nominee, Grand Jury Prize ~ Dramatic, Sundance Film Festival
"JOCKEY, a sports drama cut from the same cloth as The Wrestler and The Rider, gives veteran character actor Clifton Collins Jr. the room he's always needed to prove why he's one of Hollywood's most underused actors." - Nashville Scene
"Filmed at an actual Arizona racetrack with real jockeys filling in the details, JOCKEY takes the winner's purse in authenticity." - The Playlist
