State of Play: Trophy Kids

2013 0h 57m EN

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★6.3TMDB · 19

Documentary

Synopsis

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The growing obsession of parents in the scholastic athletic competition of their children is the focus of this first installment in HBO Sports innovative new documentary series. Each new edition spotlights a topic or person whose impact on the sports world is undeniable, opening with a brief overview, followed by a verite documentary and a roundtable discussion.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Amari Avery
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Chris Bell
Writers: Chris Bell, T.J. Mahar, Leland Jay Anderson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 57-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Darius Holbert. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor T.J. Mahar shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3231100 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

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Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Chris Bell directs. Darius Holbert scores. T.J. Mahar cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 57-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 13 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Darius Holbert. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor T.J. Mahar shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt3231100 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.