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One game will change their lives.

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Follow three professional video game players as they overcome personal adversity, family pressures, and the realities of life to compete in a $1,000,000 tournament that could change their lives forever.

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Budget

$150000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

75 mins

Rating

6.9/10

Release Date

19 March 2014

Country

Germany

Cast

Benedict Lim

Benedict Lim

Himself

Danil Ishutin

Danil Ishutin

Himself

Clinton Loomis

Clinton Loomis

Himself

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