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Clean as You Like

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15 min
English

Best friends (and cleaners in crime) Bertha and Polly are the last two singletons of their friends group, who vow with a pinky swear to always stick together - Until Jock appears and threatens to rock their relationship with unexpected consequences.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Director: Dina CifelliGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the life and career of legendary horse trainer Bob Baffert, exploring his unparalleled success and the controversies that have shadowed his achievements. It offers a glimpse into the rigorous world of horse racing, from the stable to the winner's circle, and examines the complex relationship between man, horse, and the pursuit of greatness.

Critical Reception

Clean as You Like received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its intimate access to Baffert and the behind-the-scenes look at racing. However, some found the film to be somewhat hagiographic, lacking a deeper critical examination of the controversies surrounding Baffert.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a compelling, if somewhat uncritical, look at Bob Baffert's career.

  • Offers fascinating insights into the high-stakes world of thoroughbred racing.

  • Some viewers felt it didn't fully address the ethical questions raised by Baffert's practices.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Clean as You Like' is not widely available through Google user reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film gained particular attention for its release during a period of increased scrutiny on Bob Baffert's training methods and horse welfare in racing.

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