Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play
Mar 14, 2015 · 1h 16m
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Jerome ThéliaOverview
From Brazilian favelas to dusty Congolese villages, from a neolithic Scottish island and Mayan royal courts to modern English soccer pitches, “Bounce” explores the little-known origins of our favorite sports across the centuries, and traces how a simple invention like the ball has come to stake an unrivaled claim on our passions, our gaming consoles, our money, and our lives. Equal parts science, history and visual essay, “Bounce” removes us from the scandals and commercialism of today's sports world to uncover the true reasons we play ball, helping us reclaim our universal connection to the ball games we love.
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From Brazilian favelas to dusty Congolese villages, from a neolithic Scottish island and Mayan royal courts to modern English soccer pitches, “Bounce” explores the little-known origins of our favorite sports across the centuries, and traces how a simple invention like the ball has come to stake an unrivaled claim on our passions, our gaming consoles, our money, and our lives. Equal parts…
When was Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play released?
Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play was released on March 14, 2015.
Where can I watch Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play?
Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play?
Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
Who directed Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play?
Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play was directed by Jerome Thélia.
Who is in the cast of Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play?
The cast of Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play includes David Goldblatt (Self).
Is Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play on Netflix?
No, Bounce: How the Ball Taught the World to Play is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.