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Featuring:
Lem Banker, Alan Denkenson, Gayle Downing Denkenson
Written by:
Scott Pearson Eberly
Directed by:
Scott Pearson Eberly
Release Date:
May 3, 2016
Original Title:
The Best of It
Genres:
Documentary | Drama
Production Companies:
Best of It Films
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
CA: 18A US: NR
Runtime: 116
THE BEST OF IT takes an unflinching look at the life of a professional gambler. The character driven documentary focuses on the lives of Boston, The Shrink, Dink, and Banker who all chose to make a living betting sports. A gambler selects this profession despite knowing the life they fancied tends to chew up and spit out even the most seasoned gambler—an all too common tale in Las Vegas. A feud between Boston and The Shrink develops after accusations are made about gambling debts, but a gambler’s actual bank account balance is often based on rumors and half-truths. The outcome of a gambler is as unpredictable as the the games they bet.
THE BEST OF IT is a character driven feature length film that follows the arduous life of a professional gambler. The documentary focuses on Boston, Shrink, Dink, and Banker who all have strived to make a living in the dog-eat-dog world of a pro bettor. The lifestyle of a gambler is unforgiving and tends to chew up and spit out even the most seasoned gambler, an all too common story in Las Vegas.
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Animation:
Eva Branellec
Director:
Scott Pearson Eberly
Director of Photography:
Scott Pearson Eberly
Editor:
Ryan Dawson
Executive Producer:
Robert M. Eberly
Producer:
Scott Pearson Eberly
Sound Editor:
Marcus X. Pardo
Isai Espinoza
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