A friend of mine told me about this post, and thought I should reply. My brother and his crew tried to make a professional documentary a couple of years ago. While most were very welcoming and cooperative, a small but important faction would not cooperate. They originally wanted to document the national competition for one of the major formats, but were rebuffed. Failing that, they were welcomed with open arms by Charlie Steinhice and UTC to film a tournament there. Unfortunately, two members of the group that did not want to be filmed were the only two people who would not agree to participate. Since those two people made the finals, my brother's crew could not film the championship--so they could not get enough for a complete documentary. I think it's a shame, because it would make a great documentary, and from the footage I've seen, they did a wonderful job in filming. It's too bad one group didn't want to participate. I really think they take themselves too seriously. I'm reminded by them of clubs we used to have on the playground during recess, with secret meetings and announcements. What I find most perplexing though, is what another friend pointed out to me, that this group is now asking others for help in publicizing their events and bringing their format tho the attention of others outside the regular quizbowl community. Well, we tried. For those who continue to ask and show interest, the documentary may still happen. If my brother and his crew can get some needed footage to complete it, they may still do so. I really hope they can and do because from what I've seen, I know we all would enjoy it. I want to again thank all the people who so graciously have cooperated thus far, in being filmed playing and being interviewed. I especially want to thank Charlie Steinhice again. If they are able to complete the documentary, I will be sure to let you know. Mark Franklin --- In quizbowl_at_yahoogroups.com, yep12002 <no_reply_at_y...> wrote: > I have > also thought that all of these posts and the quiz bowl world are > begging for the type of documentary that made films like Hoop Dreams, > Paris is Burning, and The Color of Money such textured observations > on American subcultures. An NCAA affiliation would certainly > mainstream and legitimize the quizbowl world, and make such a > documentary the fodder for some lame show like HBO Real Sports etc.
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