What did you like?
It is a deadly serious documentary about an industry - watch it and comprehend how the PBA has been run for some time after its "revival", and see that even though they try to pump money into the system, it needs redesign and improvement.
See how players are torn between the sport, the entertainment and the commercial aspects of the PBA. It is a mutual enterprise, so you better be professional and play your part, like it or not.
What did you not like?
That it was advertised with a funny undertone. That's IMHO what it is NOT. It is a look behind the scenes that is very impressive and revealing, esp. to those who just think that there are some sportsmens very weekend who have fun bowling and a good time.
What did you learn?
How tough it is on the tour, how much is on the line if you try to make a living in this sport,
What did you want the filmmakers to include?
I'd liked to see more about everyday life on tour, the marketing, what they do for the fans/customers.
Some more additional material would have been nice.
How does the documentary affect your outlook on the PBA Tour and the sport of bowling in general?
It makes clear that the PBA is about making money, and that the sport is secondary. Hard and sad truth. Time of romance is over, and for a good product PBA the management better put out some new ideas instead of running after sponsors that help keeing a kind of sport zombie alive. I just do not hope that bowling goes into a childish direction like wrestling... I'd rather appreciate a positioning as a gentlemen sport, like golf or snooker, also to get it out of the "have-fun-in-your-spare-time" corner.
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DizzyFugu - Reporting from Germany
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