Documentary backdrop image for Flipper (1980)

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198013 minPGdoc-short

Flipper

198013 minPGdoc-short

A 13-minute color film from UCLA captures a sardonic view of pinball machines and the people addicted to arcade games.

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A 13-minute color film from UCLA captures a sardonic view of pinball machines and the people addicted to arcade games.

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Alex Gibney

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Alex Gibney

Alex Gibneywriter

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A dimly lit arcade buzzes with the sounds of pinball machines and arcade games. "Flipper," a 13-minute color film from UCLA, captures the fervor of players engrossed in their pursuits. Shot on video, the documentary presents a sardonic look at the culture surrounding these games and the individuals drawn to them. Preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive, it reflects on the addictive nature of this pastime and the social dynamics within the gaming community.

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