Silly Little Game (2010)

Their fantasy became our obsession

Silly Little Game (2010) poster

Fantasy Sports is estimated to be a $4 billion industry that boasts over 30 million participants and a league for almost every sport imaginable. But for all this success, the story of the game’s inception is little known. The modern fantasy leagues can be traced back to a group of writers and academics who met at La Rotisserie Francaise in New York City to form a baseball league of their own: The Rotisserie League. The game quickly grew in popularity, and with the growing use and attractiveness of the Internet, the “founding fathers” never foresaw how their creation would take off and ultimately leave them behind. Innovative filmmakers Adam Kurland and Lucas Jansen will chronicle the early development and ultimate explosion of Rotisserie Baseball, and shine a light on its mostly unnoticed innovators.

Director: Adam Kurland, Lucas Jansen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Screenplay

Music: Eric Broucek
Cinematography: Doug Emmett
Editing: Luis Alvarez y Alvarez
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

sports, sports documentary, fantasy sports

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Adam Kurland, Lucas Jansen
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silly Little Game about?
Fantasy Sports is estimated to be a $4 billion industry that boasts over 30 million participants and a league for almost every sport imaginable. But for all this success, the story of the game’s inception is little known. The modern fantasy leagues can be traced back to a group of writers and academics who met at La Rotisserie Francaise in New York City to form a baseball league of their own: The Rotisserie League. The game quickly grew in popularity, and with the growing use and attractiveness of the Internet, the “founding fathers” never foresaw how their creation would take off and ultimately leave them behind. Innovative filmmakers Adam Kurland and Lucas Jansen will chronicle the early development and ultimate explosion of Rotisserie Baseball, and shine a light on its mostly unnoticed innovators.
Who directed Silly Little Game?
Silly Little Game was directed by Adam Kurland, Lucas Jansen.
How long is Silly Little Game?
Silly Little Game has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Silly Little Game?
Silly Little Game is a Documentary film.