Film Lens
Overtime focuses on older hockey players who continue to play the sport despite aging. The film features the Toronto Lakeshore Oldtimers, a team with players aged between 38 and 54, who compete against teams like the Kingston Fossils and the Sarnia Antiques. The documentary captures their camaraderie and the joy they find in playing hockey, emphasizing the simplicity of putting a puck in the net as a way to cope with life's complexities.
The film also touches on themes of midlife crisis and male bonding, as seen through the experiences of players like Tom 'Sniffy' Mayhew, who expresses a desire to remain youthful through hockey. The players reject societal expectations of aging, choosing instead to embrace their passion for the game and the brotherhood formed in the dressing room, which serves as a refuge from the outside world.
Why Watch
- •Meet the Toronto Lakeshore Oldtimers and their unique stories.
- •See how hockey helps players cope with aging.
- •Find out what happens in the dressing room camaraderie.
- •Discover the humor in midlife crises among hockey players.
Did You Know
•Wayne Gretzky scored his third hat trick of the year in 2015.
•The oldest player on the Toronto Lakeshore Oldtimers is 54 years old.
•The team plays against opponents with names like the Kingston Fossils and the Sarnia Antiques.
•Douge Law celebrated his 40th birthday during the documentary.
Perfect For
Hockey enthusiastsFans of sports documentariesOlder athletesThose facing midlife transitions