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201715 minPGdoc-short

The Tables

201715 minPGdoc-short

Two outdoor ping pong tables in Bryant Park welcome players of all backgrounds, providing paddles and balls during the day and drawing regulars after 7pm.

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Two outdoor ping pong tables in Bryant Park welcome players of all backgrounds, providing paddles and balls during the day and drawing regulars after 7pm.

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Jon Bunningdirector

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In Bryant Park, two outdoor ping pong tables attract players of all backgrounds. During the day, the park supplies paddles and balls, but after 7pm, regulars arrive with their own equipment. They play through wind, rain, and snow, forging connections through their shared passion for the game. Among them is a gangbanger who played a role in establishing the tables. The film captures the diverse lives touched by this simple pastime in the heart of New York City.

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