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Silly Little Game

Name: Silly Little Game
Director: Adam Kurland, Lucas Jansen
Released: 2010
Duration: 53 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2010

TV-G

Director

Adam Kurland, Lucas Jansen

Runtime

53 minutes

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Silly Little Game is a specialized historical documentary that chronicles the niche origins of fantasy baseball. The film focuses on the specific group of writers and academics who founded the Rotisserie League in New York City. The narrative structure revolves around these historical figures, resulting in a lack of diverse representation. Since the film documents a specific pastime, it does not aim to challenge social norms. Because the subject matter is confined to a specialized professional subculture, it fails to address diverse identities or disrupt traditional social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Silly Little Game have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The documentary focuses on the historical origins of fantasy sports and the specific group of academics at La Rotisserie Francaise. There is no explicit mention of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities within the subject matter.

How does Silly Little Game portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers on 'founding fathers' and a group of writers and academics. This terminology suggests a male-dominated historical context without any indication of women in leadership roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Silly Little Game?

Limited

The film chronicles a specific social circle in New York City. The subjects identified suggest a narrative focused on a historically homogeneous professional niche rather than a diverse cast.

How does Silly Little Game represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores the intersection of academia, media, and the internet. It functions as a chronicle of a specialized subculture rather than a critique of Western institutions.

Does Silly Little Game include disability representation?

Minimal

The film provides no information regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a detailed historical chronicle of the early development and growth of Rotisserie Baseball.
Highlights the overlooked innovators behind a $4 billion industry.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
Focuses on 'founding fathers,' suggesting a male-dominated perspective that excludes women's contributions.
Narrative appears centered on a historically homogeneous professional niche.

Official Synopsis

Fantasy Sports is estimated to be a $4 billion industry that boasts over 30 million participants and a league for almost every sport imaginable. But for all this success, the story of the game’s inception is little known. The modern fantasy leagues can be traced back to a group of writers and academics who met at La Rotisserie Francaise in New York City to form a baseball league of their own: The Rotisserie League. The game quickly grew in popularity, and with the growing use and attractiveness of the Internet, the “founding fathers” never foresaw how their creation would take off and ultimately leave them behind. Innovative filmmakers Adam Kurland and Lucas Jansen will chronicle the early development and ultimate explosion of Rotisserie Baseball, and shine a light on its mostly unnoticed innovators.

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