Trophy Kids (2013 film)

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Trophy Kids
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Directed by Christopher Bell
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time107 minutes
Original release
Network HBO
ReleaseDecember 4, 2013 (2013-12-04)

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]

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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

NameAgeHometownSport
Amari Avery 9 Riverside, California Golf
Derek Biale17 Redondo Beach, California Basketball
Ian Fox16 Redondo Beach, California Basketball
Justus Moore15 Duvall, Washington American Football
Blake Suard13 Hermosa Beach, California Tennis
Tanner Suard13 Hermosa Beach, California Tennis

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]

References

  1. ↑ "HBO Documentary Examines Parents' Obsessions With Youth Sports". Education Week - K-12 Parents and the Public. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  2. ↑ "State of Play: Trophy Kids - Interview with Peter Berg | Documentary | HBO Sports". Hbo.com. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  3. ↑ Chris Ryan, Corban Goble and Rafe Bartholomew. "Peter Berg's State of Play: Trophy Kids and Memories of Crazy Sports Parents «". Grantland. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  4. ↑ "'Trophy Kids' On Netflix: One of the Scariest Horror Movies You'll Ever See". Forbes.com. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  5. ↑ "New HBO Sports documentary shines light on obsessive sports parents | For The Win". Ftw.usatoday.com. December 3, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  6. ↑ Vincent Hogan (October 25, 2014). "Practice does not make perfect when crazed parents push their kids too far". Independent.ie. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  7. ↑ "HBO film shows parents stepping out of bounds - Sports". The Buffalo News . November 30, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  8. ↑ Joyce Bassett (December 14, 2013). "Youth Sports: 'Trophy Kid' reflects reality". Times Union . Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Peter Berg Aims to Uncover Hidden Aspects of Sports in 'State of Play' - Speakeasy - WSJ". Blogs.wsj.com. November 18, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  10. ↑ "HBO's State of Play: Trophy Kids is a must-see". Articles.mcall.com. December 11, 2013. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  11. ↑ Brian Lowry. ""State of Play" TV Review From HBO Sports, Peter Berg - Variety". Variety. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
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