Über Goober

A gentle, affectionate hangout with hobbyists that plays like a quirky tour of a subculture, equal parts charming and mildly cringe-inducing.

Directed by

Steve Metze

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Gary Gygax, Luke Sienkowski, Rob Smith

Tagline

A film about gamers

Overview

Über Goober focuses on the often-misunderstood, sometimes-controversial, and always-kind-of-geeky world of Gamers. Director Steve Metze examines several different groups including historical miniature gamers, role-players, and those known simply as "LARPers." The film also explores opposition from religious groups, negative media portrayals, and some of the meanest 'man-on-the-street' interviews ever committed to video. Meet the Gamers, learn their exotic language, see their bizarre rituals, gasp at their semi-authentic costumes, and thrill to the painting techniques on their miniatures!

How it feels

Light, whimsical, earnest and satirical. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Identity, obsession, media, faith

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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