Should you watch Free to Play?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.
Free to Play
Documentary · 2014
Follow three professional video game players as they overcome personal adversity, family pressures, and the realities of life to compete in a $1,000,000 tournament that could change their lives forever.
The sides of Free to Play
- Three Dota 2 players at the first International
- A million dollar prize in Cologne
- Families who don't understand the dream
Free to Play is good for you if…
- you like underdogs chasing one big tournament.
- you like young players torn between the game and families who don't understand it.
- you want the real lives of Dendi, Fear and hyhy before esports was big.
Free to Play is bad for you if…
- you roll your eyes at young players talking sincerely about chasing their dream.
- you'd rather not hear Dendi talk about losing his father.
About: competition · ambition · family
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