
Über Goober
A film about gamers
Genres
Overview
Über Goober focuses on the often-misunderstood, sometimes-controversial, and always-kind-of-geeky world of Gamers. Director Steve Metze examines several different groups including historical miniature gamers, role-players, and those known simply as "LARPers." The film also explores opposition from religious groups, negative media portrayals, and some of the meanest 'man-on-the-street' interviews ever committed to video. Meet the Gamers, learn their exotic language, see their bizarre rituals, gasp at their semi-authentic costumes, and thrill to the painting techniques on their miniatures!
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
87 min
Release Date
2004-06-07
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
5
Gary Gygax
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Luke Sienkowski
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Rob Smith
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Becca Smith
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Phil Viverito
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John Kovalic
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