Trophy Kids (2013 film) explained
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Director: | Christopher Bell |
Country: | United States |
Language: | English |
Runtime: | 107 minutes |
Trophy Kids is a 2013 film directed by Christopher Bell. It depicts a number of families where parents push their children excessively in sport. The film premiered on HBO on December 4, 2013.[1]
Synopsis
From the director of the film Bigger, Stronger, Faster* comes an intense look at the overbearing parents in sports. The film asks the question "Do we want what's best for our children? Or do we just want them to be the best?" Parts of this film were used in the premier of Peter Berg's HBO series State of Play.[2] [3]
Cast
Reception
The documentary received positive reviews as it shined a light on the struggles and stresses that these children face.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]
Notes and References
- Web site: HBO Documentary Examines Parents' Obsessions With Youth Sports. Education Week - K-12 Parents and the Public. 24 May 2020.
- Web site: State of Play: Trophy Kids - Interview with Peter Berg | Documentary | HBO Sports . Hbo.com . 2016-02-22.
- Web site: Peter Berg's State of Play: Trophy Kids and Memories of Crazy Sports Parents «. Chris Ryan, Corban Goble and Rafe Bartholomew. Grantland. 24 February 2016.
- Web site: 'Trophy Kids' On Netflix: One of the Scariest Horror Movies You'll Ever See . Forbes.com . 2016-02-22.
- Web site: New HBO Sports documentary shines light on obsessive sports parents | For The Win . Ftw.usatoday.com . 2013-12-03 . 2016-02-22.
- Web site: Vincent Hogan . Vincent Hogan . Practice does not make perfect when crazed parents push their kids too far . Independent.ie . 2014-10-25 . 2016-02-22.
- News: HBO film shows parents stepping out of bounds - Sports . . 2013-11-30 . 2016-02-22.
- News: Joyce Bassett . Youth Sports: 'Trophy Kid' reflects reality . . 2013-12-14 . 2016-02-22.
- Web site: Peter Berg Aims to Uncover Hidden Aspects of Sports in 'State of Play' - Speakeasy - WSJ . Blogs.wsj.com . 2014-11-18 . 2016-02-22.
- Web site: HBO's State of Play: Trophy Kids is a must-see . Articles.mcall.com . 2013-12-11 . 2016-02-22.
- Web site: "State of Play" TV Review From HBO Sports, Peter Berg - Variety. Brian Lowry. Variety. 24 February 2016.