# Debut Set for Roger Sharpe Biopic, “Pinball - The Man Who Saved the Game”

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2022-08-14  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/debut-set-for-roger-sharpe-biopic-pinball-the-man-who-saved-the-game

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## Analysis

A documentary film about Roger Sharpe titled 'Pinball - The Man Who Saved the Game' will premiere at the 30th Hampton International Film Festival (October 7-16). The film chronicles Sharpe's legal challenge that overturned New York City's 35-year pinball ban.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Roger Sharpe biopic titled 'Pinball - The Man Who Saved the Game' scheduled for world premiere at 30th Hampton International Film Festival (October 7-16) — _Official announcement; festival dates and film title are specific_
- [HIGH] Roger Sharpe overturned New York City's 35-year-old ban on pinball machines — _Film synopsis; consistent with established pinball history and Sharpe's documented role in 1976 court case_

### Notable Quotes

> "Pinball - The Man Who Saved the Game"
> — **Film title**
> _Official title of the Roger Sharpe biographical documentary_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Roger Sharpe | person | Pinball historian and legal advocate who challenged NYC's pinball ban; subject of upcoming biopic |
| Hampton International Film Festival | event | 30th annual film festival hosting world premiere of Roger Sharpe biopic, October 7-16 |
| PinGame Journal | organization | Pinball media outlet credited with breaking the news of the film premiere |
| Pinball - The Man Who Saved the Game | product | Documentary film about Roger Sharpe and the overturning of NYC's pinball ban |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Pinball history and regulation, Documentary film production, Roger Sharpe legacy
- **Secondary:** Film festival premieres

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Announcement of a significant cultural project about pinball history; framed as a major milestone event (world premiere at established film festival); positive tone reflecting community interest in Sharpe's legacy

### Signals

- **[event_signal]** Major documentary film about Roger Sharpe and pinball history receiving world premiere at prestigious film festival; significant cultural validation of pinball narrative (confidence: high) — 30th Hampton International Film Festival world premiere scheduled for October 7-16; film chronicles Sharpe's legal victory overturning NYC ban

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## Transcript

The long-awaited film about Roger Sharpe “Pinball The Man Who Saved the Game” is scheduled to make its World Premiere at the 30th annual Hampton International Film Festival, scheduled to take place from October 7th through the 16th of this year.

The story of Roger Sharpe, the young midwesterner who overturned New York City's 35 year-old ban on pinball machines.

https://hamptonsfilmfest.org

Hat tip to PinGame Journal for breaking the news.

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