You can watch documentaries on South African villages, the making of microwave popcorn, and 30-minutes specials on "True Life: I Have Embarrassing Parents" (first aired 11/07/2002, according to Wikipedia). Because so many people out there just can't fathom what it is like to have parents who mortify you. But now you can see a different kind of documentary. In Seth Gordon's film The King of Kong: Fistful of Quarters, you'll be able to check out the life of gamers in all of its glory. From all accounts, it looks like the film really doesn't suck, and is actually a refreshing look at people who actually care about something other than money and sex. Shocking! I know. I don't game, but I'm probably going to check this movie out anyhow. You can check out the pretty awesome website here, and pre-order a DVD for yourself.
Along those lines, might I also recommend Word Wars, a film about competitive Scrabble players and their loves and losses. This film I have seen, and think that its pretty enjoyable. But everyone knows that I'm a nerd already.
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