Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (89 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
Note |
Title from title frames. |
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Film |
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In Process Record. |
Performer |
Bjorn Halvard Knappskog, Dale Crabtree, Geoff Christopher, Ken Koury, Matt McNally, Phil Orbanes, Richard Marinaccio, Tim Vandenberg, Zachary Levi |
Event |
Originally produced by Tostie Productions LLC in 2011. |
Summary |
This Emmy Award-winning film presents the captivating story of how a classic board game became a worldwide cultural phenomenon, and follows the colorful players who come together to compete for the title of Monopoly World Champion. Culminating with the high-stakes world championships held every four years, with the exciting coronation of a new champion in Las Vegas, the film follows some of the most colorful players in the game. They are lawyers and math teachers, defending champions and underdogs, all brought together by a shared love of the game. From helping WWII POWs escape to cropping up in movies and television since its inception, MONOPOLY's rich history is revealed in this fascinating documentary, narrated by Zachary Levi (Chuck). Audience Award for Best Documentary, **Anaheim International Film Festival** Winner, **Regional Emmy**, Outstanding Achievement in Documentary and Editing, Musical Arrangement/Composition and Achievement in Directing |
System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
Language |
In English |
Subject |
Popular culture.
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Physical education and training.
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Health.
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Sociology.
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Documentary films.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Added Author |
Tostado, Kevin, film director.
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Halvard Knappskog, Bjorn, actor.
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Crabtree, Dale, actor.
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Christopher, Geoff, actor.
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Koury, Ken, actor.
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McNally, Matt, actor.
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Orbanes, Phil, actor.
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Marinaccio, Richard, actor.
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VandenBerg, Timothy (Timothy P.), actor.
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Levi, Zachary, 1980- actor.
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Tostie Productions LLC (Firm),. Distributor.
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Kanopy (Firm) Distributor.
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Music No. |
1526047 Kanopy |
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