Flipper

A wry, low-key student video essay that drifts through arcades, watching the fixated players with dry amusement.

Directed by

Alex Gibney

Genres

Documentary

Overview

Color UCLA Student Film, shot on video. Preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. A sardonic meditation on pinball machines and arcade games, and the people who are addicted to them.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, addiction, media

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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