Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play
Synopsis
From Brazilian favelas to dusty Congolese villages, from a neolithic Scottish island and Mayan royal courts to modern English soccer pitches, “Bounce” explores the little-known origins of our favorite sports across the centuries, and traces how a simple invention like the ball has come to stake an unrivaled claim on our passions, our gaming consoles, our money, and our lives. Equal parts science, history and visual essay, “Bounce” removes us from the scandals and commercialism of today's sports world to uncover the true reasons we play ball, helping us reclaim our universal connection to the ball games we love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerome Thélia
- Original Title
- Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Brazil, Congo, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Bounce Group, Wrecking Crew
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerome Thélia
Daniel Katz
Department Leadership Roster
Jerome Thélia
Director
Daniel Katz
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play about?
From Brazilian favelas to dusty Congolese villages, from a neolithic Scottish island and Mayan royal courts to modern English soccer pitches, “Bounce” explores the little-known origins of our favorite sports across the centuries, and traces how a simple invention like the ball has come to stake an unrivaled claim on our passions, our gaming consoles, our money, and our lives. Equal parts science, history and visual essay, “Bounce” removes us from the scandals and commercialism of today's sports world to uncover the true reasons we play ball, helping us reclaim our universal connection to the ball games we love.
Who directed Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play?
Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play was directed by Jerome Thélia.
Who stars in Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play?
The principal cast of Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play includes David Goldblatt.
When was Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play released and how long is it?
Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.