New Movie Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game Now Available to Stream

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Oct 12, 2022

Analysis

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TL;DR

Roger Sharpe documentary now streaming via Heartland Film Festival for $14.

Summary

The documentary film 'Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game' about Roger Sharpe is now available to stream virtually through the Heartland International Film Festival in the U.S. for a limited time at $14 per ticket. The film chronicles Sharpe's role in overturning NYC's 35-year ban on pinball and stars Tony and BAFTA nominee Mike Faist.

Key Claims

Roger Sharpe overturned New York City's 35-year-old ban on pinball machines
high confidence · Documentary film description; aligns with known historical fact about Sharpe's 1976 testimony establishing pinball as game of skill
The film stars Mike Faist, a Tony and BAFTA nominee known for West Side Story
high confidence · Official film description
The film has been making rounds at film festivals across the United States
high confidence · Article states festival circuit; Heartland International Film Festival is most recent stop mentioned

Notable Quotes

“The unbelievable true story of Roger Sharpe, the young Midwesterner who overturned New York City's 35-year-old ban on pinball machines.”
Film description — Official framing of the documentary's central narrative about Sharpe's historical impact on pinball legalization
“Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game”
Film title — Documentary title emphasizing Sharpe's role as savior of the pinball industry

Entities

Roger SharpepersonPinball: The Man Who Saved the GameproductMike FaistpersonHeartland International Film Festivalevent

Signals

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event_signal: Documentary film about pinball legend Roger Sharpe receiving wide festival distribution and streaming availability, indicating significant community interest in pinball history and cultural legacy
high · Film has been 'making the rounds at film festivals across the United States' and Heartland International Film Festival is offering limited virtual streaming in the U.S.

Topics

Roger Sharpe biography and legacyprimaryPinball history and legalizationprimaryDocumentary film and festival circuitsecondary

Sentiment

positive(0.85)— Promotional announcement with enthusiastic framing ('unbelievable true story'); celebrates Sharpe's achievement and makes film accessible to U.S. audience

Transcript

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The new movie about pinball's most famous person, Roger Sharpe, "Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game" has been making the rounds at film festivals across the United States. The film's most recent stop, the Heartland International Film Festival, has made it available to stream virtually in the U.S. for a limited time. Now's your chance to check it out! Tickets to the virtual streaming event are $14. The unbelievable true story of Roger Sharpe, the young Midwesterner who overturned New York City's 35-year-old ban on pinball machines. Starring Tony and BAFTA nominee Mike Faist (Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story). https://watch.eventive.org/hiff2022/play/631814e201d2b10d909332c2?fbclid=IwAR2ogSncWo5TKqs15TuYwP9X