The Hobby
From the World Series of Board Games on the Vegas strip and dating back to ancient Mesopotamia, "The Hobby" is an affectionate, character-driven portrait of the massive and diverse subculture of board games. With a fascinating cast of charming subjects – including the “Roger Ebert of board games”, a rock-climbing board game philosopher, and a birdwatcher who created an unlikely smash hit – players share personal stories of competition, compulsion, creativity, and connection. "The Hobby" explores the value of leisure time and uncovers the deep meaning found in “meaningless” pursuits.
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Film Screenings
Credits
Director: | Simon Ennis |
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Executive Producer: | Meyer Shwarzstein |
Producer: | Kim C. Roberts, Tina Pehme, Justin Rebelo |
Cinematographer: | Jesse McCracken |
Editor: | Tiffany Beaudin, Matt Lyon |
Music: | Green-House |
Principal Cast: | Daryl Andrews, Dan Corbett, Irving Finkel, John Hague, Elizabeth Hargrave, Candice Harris, Eric M. Lang, C. Thi Nguyen, Tom Vasel |
Contact
Distributor: | Jessica |
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Public Film Contact: | Sepia Films |
Publicity Contact: | Kara MacLean |
Sales Agent: | Jessica |