# Pinball The Man Who Saved the Game Coming to Streaming Platforms Soon

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2023-02-17  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/pinball-the-man-who-saved-the-game-coming-to-streaming-platforms-soon

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## Analysis

A documentary/biopic about Roger Sharp titled 'Pinball The Man Who Saved the Game' is set to release on major streaming platforms (Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, iTunes, Google Play) and select theaters on March 17th. The film has been highly anticipated by the pinball community.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Film 'Pinball The Man Who Saved the Game' will release on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, iTunes, and Google Play on March 17th — _Direct announcement from Knapp Arcade about official release date and platforms_
- [HIGH] The film will also show at select theaters beginning March 17th — _Direct announcement from Knapp Arcade about theatrical release_
- [MEDIUM] The film has been much-anticipated by the pinball community — _Author characterizes it as 'much-anticipated' and expresses personal anticipation_

### Notable Quotes

> "I'm really looking forward to finally seeing it."
> — **Knapp Arcade (article author)**
> _Reflects community sentiment that this film release is a significant event for pinball enthusiasts_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Roger Sharp | person | Subject of the biopic 'Pinball The Man Who Saved the Game'; pinball historian and industry figure known for the 1976 legal case establishing pinball as a game of skill |
| Pinball The Man Who Saved the Game | product | Documentary/biopic film about Roger Sharp, releasing March 17 on streaming and theatrical platforms |
| Amazon Prime Video | company | One of the major streaming platforms hosting the film release |
| Apple TV | company | One of the major streaming platforms hosting the film release |
| Google Play | company | One of the digital platforms hosting the film release |
| iTunes | company | One of the digital platforms hosting the film release |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Source of this article announcement |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Film/Documentary Release, Pinball History and Heritage
- **Secondary:** Community Events and Media

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Article conveys enthusiasm about the release with anticipatory tone; author expresses genuine excitement about seeing the film

### Signals

- **[event_signal]** Major pinball documentary film release on multiple streaming platforms represents significant cultural moment for pinball community; Roger Sharp biopic availability signals continued mainstream interest in pinball history and legitimacy (confidence: high) — Multi-platform simultaneous release (streaming + theatrical) on March 17 indicates coordinated, professional distribution strategy

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## Transcript

The wait is almost over to see the much-anticipated Roger Sharpe biopic "Pinball The Man Who Saved the Game." The film is coming to major streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, iTunes and Google Play on March 17th. It will also begin showing at select theaters on that date. I'm really looking forward to finally seeing it.

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 44420cbe-142e-40f6-97bf-3059d6911bf9*