PINBALL - THE AMERICAN GAME, 74min., USA
Directed by Mark Helms
One Ball, Infinite Stories.
Explore this unique American game from a totally new perspective. From Pinball’s origins in the 1600s to the present day, never-before-seen footage of the original first pinball machine from 1871, along with other rare pinball machines from Pinball’s past.

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This show explores the modern-day business of pinball and dives into its unique connection with Hollywood, Rock Music Icons, and American pop culture. This documentary also confronts the game’s public image problems and its decades-long battle with sexism, gambling, and the rise of the almighty video game.

More than just a history of Pinball, this is a cultural mirror, revealing how each era of the American landscape has changed this game. Over fifteen years in the making, this is the definitive, high-energy story of an Iconic American Game.