Following a thousand people who apply to join the ball crew at the US Open.
Ball People by Scott Lazer is a short documentary that spotlights the often-overlooked individuals who play an essential role in tennis tournaments: the ball people. Through humor, sensitivity, and a unique perspective, the film captures their journey from the rigorous application process to the high-pressure environment of live tournaments. It subverts traditional sports documentary tropes, offering a fresh, humanizing look at these "unsung heroes" of the sport.
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Following a thousand people who apply to join the ball crew at the US Open.
Ball People by Scott Lazer is a short documentary that spotlights the often-overlooked individuals who play an essential role in tennis tournaments: the ball people. Through humor, sensitivity, and a unique perspective, the film captures their journey from the rigorous application process to the high-pressure environment of live tournaments. It subverts traditional sports documentary tropes, offering a fresh, humanizing look at these "unsung heroes" of the sport.
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Following a thousand people who apply to join the ball crew at the US Open.
Ball People by Scott Lazer is a short documentary that spotlights the often-overlooked individuals who play an essential role in tennis tournaments: the ball people. Through humor, sensitivity, and a unique perspective, the film captures their journey from the rigorous application process to the high-pressure environment of live tournaments. It subverts traditional sports documentary tropes, offering a fresh, humanizing look at these "unsung heroes" of the sport.
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