Trophy Kids (2013 film)
2013 American documentary
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Directed byChristopher Bell
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Running time107 minutes
| Trophy Kids | |
|---|---|
| |
| Directed by | Christopher Bell |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 107 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | HBO |
| Release | December 4, 2013 |
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]
Cast
| Name | Age | Hometown | Sport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amari Avery | 9 | Riverside, California | Golf |
| Derek Biale | 17 | Redondo Beach, California | Basketball |
| Ian Fox | 16 | Redondo Beach, California | Basketball |
| Justus Moore | 15 | Duvall, Washington | American Football |
| Blake Suard | 13 | Hermosa Beach, California | Tennis |
| Tanner Suard | 13 | Hermosa Beach, California | Tennis |