Name: State of Play: Trophy Kids
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2013
Duration: 57 min
Cast: Amari Avery

What State of Play: Trophy Kids Is About

The documentary looks at parents becoming steadily more fixated on how their children perform in school sport, following four families, among them a father pushing his daughter to the limit in golf. Chris Bell puts the camera inside practices, games and car journeys and records what the pressure looks like from day to day. It was the first instalment of State of Play, HBO Sports’ documentary series, in which each edition opens with a short introduction to a subject or a person, then runs an observational film and a roundtable discussion. The fifty-seven minute film aired on HBO on 4 December 2013. Bell had previously made Bigger, Stronger, Faster.

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What is State of Play: Trophy Kids about?

The documentary looks at parents becoming steadily more fixated on how their children perform in school sport, following four families, among them a father pushing his daughter to the limit in golf. Chris Bell puts the camera inside practices, games and car journeys and records what the pressure looks like from day to day.

Where can I watch State of Play: Trophy Kids?

State of Play: Trophy Kids is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is State of Play: Trophy Kids?

State of Play: Trophy Kids runs for 57 minutes (57m).

When did State of Play: Trophy Kids come out?

State of Play: Trophy Kids was released in 2013.

Who directed State of Play: Trophy Kids?

State of Play: Trophy Kids was directed by Chris Bell.

Who stars in State of Play: Trophy Kids?

State of Play: Trophy Kids stars Amari Avery.

What is State of Play: Trophy Kids's rating?

State of Play: Trophy Kids holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.