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2014-03-19 · 75 min · ★ 6.9

Documentary

Follow three professional video game players as they overcome personal adversity, family pressures, and the realities of life to compete in a $1,000,000 tournament that could change their lives forever.

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Production companies
Valve
Countries
Germany, Singapore, Ukraine, United States of America, China
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Released
Budget
USD 150,000

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Benedict LimBenedict LimHimself
Danil IshutinDanil IshutinHimself
Clinton LoomisClinton LoomisHimself

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