Focus: A Documentary (2010)

ジャンル : ドキュメンタリー

上映時間 : 1時間 11分

演出 : Steve Hwang

シノプシス

FOCUS is a documentary about Mike Ross, an average 26-year-old African-American, unemployed college graduate, who happens to be one of the world's best video game players. The documentary is a portrait of his summer as he travels around the country competing in events to prepare for the biggest tournament of his life, while revealing the origins, hardships and misconceptions of his lifestyle

出演

Mike Ross
Mike Ross
Himself

製作陣

Steve Hwang
Steve Hwang
Director

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