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The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop

2024 · 92 min

A warm, gently funny hangout with passionate people who make and play games, leaving you charmed and curious.

Tagline: Are you game?
Overview: Are games the meaning of life? The Hobby is a funny, affectionate, character-driven portrait of the massive subculture of modern board games, featuring a fascinating and diverse group of subjects who find deep meaning in “meaningless” pursuits.
How it feels: Warm, light, whimsical and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Art, friendship, obsession, identity
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: art
friendship
obsession
identity
work
Places: workplace
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: documentary
true story
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none