Members of the Darkon Wargaming Club in Baltimore engage in elaborate battles and storytelling, transforming into heroic characters with foam weapons.
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Members of the Darkon Wargaming Club in Baltimore engage in elaborate battles and storytelling, transforming into heroic characters with foam weapons.
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In Baltimore, Maryland, members of the Darkon Wargaming Club engage in live-action role-playing, transforming into heroic characters for elaborate battles. Directed by Andrew Neel and Luke Meyer, "Darkon" captures the camaraderie and creativity of these gamers as they wield foam weapons and craft intricate narratives. Filming began in 2003, culminating in a 2006 premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival, where it won the Best Documentary Audience Award. The film features participants like Skip Lipman and Daniel McArthur, revealing how LARPing shapes their lives beyond the game.
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- Meet the Darkon Wargaming Club in Baltimore.
- See the real-life adventures of LARP gamers.
- Find out how Darkon inspired the film Role Models.
Did You Know
- Darkon won the Best Documentary Audience Award at SXSW in 2006.
- The film has an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 19 critics.
- Filming for Darkon began in 2003, three years before its release.
- Darkon was produced by Ovie Entertainment and SeeThink Films.
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What year did Darkon premiere?
Darkon premiered in 2006.
Who directed the documentary Darkon?
Darkon was directed by Andrew Neel and Luke Meyer.
What award did Darkon win at the SXSW Film Festival?
Darkon won the Best Documentary Audience Award at the 2006 South by Southwest Film Festival.
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