Under the Boardwalk

Streaming video - 2011

This Emmy Award-winning film presents the captivating story of how a classic board game became a worldwide cultural phenomenon, and follows the colorful players who come together to compete for the title of Monopoly World Champion. Culminating with the high-stakes world championships held every four years, with the exciting coronation of a new champion in Las Vegas, the film follows some of the most colorful players in the game. They are lawyers and math teachers, defending champions and underdogs, all brought together by a shared love of the game. From helping WWII POWs escape to cropping up in movies and television since its inception, MONOPOLY’s rich history is revealed in this fascinating documentary, narrated by Zachary Levi (Chuck).... Audience Award for Best Documentary, **Anaheim International Film Festival** Winner, **Regional Emmy**, Outstanding Achievement in Documentary and Editing, Musical Arrangement/Composition and Achievement in Directing

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Subjects
Genres
Documentary films
Published
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Tostie Productions LLC 2011.
2019.
Language
English
Other Authors
Kevin Tostado (film director), Bjorn Halvard Knappskog (actor), Dale Crabtree, Geoff Christopher, Ken Koury, Matt McNally, Phil Orbanes, Richard Marinaccio, Tim Vandenberg, Zachary Levi
Online Access
A Kanopy streaming video
Cover Image
Item Description
Title from title frames.
Film
In Process Record.
Physical Description
1 online resource (streaming video file) (89 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Format
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Access
AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).