Way of the Puck

Oct 1 2010 Not Rated 1h 21m
Documentary, Sport

A caricaturist, a clinical psychologist, a Buddhist wanderer, and an importer of wind-up musical jewelry boxes battle each other for air hockey world domination--and battle the world to save their beloved sport from extinction.

Plot

What is it like to be a champion at a sport nobody knows about? A caricaturist, a clinical psychologist, a Buddhist wanderer, and an importer of wind-up musical jewelry boxes battle each other for air hockey world domination, and battle the world to save their beloved sport from extinction. Way of the Puck examines air hockey's brief but tumultuous history and mythology-from its unlikely connection to NASA during the Cold War, to the contemporary brand of of ESPN-ready, high-octane, professional level play, to its current existential crisis. Explore air hockey's tangled roots and discover a passionate community of players who devote their lives to the mastery of a forgotten arcade game. Open your mind. Air hockey still loves you.

Written by

Eric D. Anderson

Directed by

Eric D. Anderson

Languages

English

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
62
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA