Trophy_Kids_(2013_film)

<i>Trophy Kids</i> (2013 film)

Trophy Kids (2013 film)

2013 American TV series or program


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]

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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 24 May 2020.
  2. Chris Ryan, Corban Goble and Rafe Bartholomew. "Peter Berg's State of Play: Trophy Kids and Memories of Crazy Sports Parents «". Grantland. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
  3. Joyce Bassett (2013-12-14). "Youth Sports: 'Trophy Kid' reflects reality". Times Union. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  4. "HBO's State of Play: Trophy Kids is a must-see". Articles.mcall.com. 2013-12-11. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  5. Brian Lowry. ""State of Play" TV Review From HBO Sports, Peter Berg - Variety". Variety. Retrieved 24 February 2016.

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