Trophy Kids is a 2013 film directed by Christopher Bell. It depicts a number of families where parents push their children excessively in sport. The film premiered on HBO on December 4, 2013.
Synopsis From the director of the film Bigger, Stronger, Faster* comes an intense look at the overbearing parents in sports. The film asks the question "Do we want what's best for our children? Or do we just want them to be the best?" Parts of this film were used in the premier of Peter Berg's HBO series State of Play.
Cast Name Age Hometown Sport Amari Avery 9 Riverside, California Golf Derek Biale 17 Redondo Beach, California Basketball Ian Fox 16 Redondo Beach, California Basketball Justus Moore 15 Duvall, Washington American Football Blake Suard 13 Hermosa Beach, California Tennis Tanner Suard 13 Hermosa Beach, California Tennis
Reception The documentary received positive reviews as it shined a light on the struggles and stresses that these children face.
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