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eSports: The Celebrity Millionaires of Competitive Gaming

eSports: The Celebrity Millionaires of Competitive Gaming

20151h 7m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2015

Runtime

1h 7m

Storyline

"Professional Computer Game Players or Athletes?"

Today, there are more people in the world who play League of Legends than there are people who live in France. We wanted to look inside this rapidly expanding world of competitive gaming, so VICE host Matt Shea flew to South Korea, a country where so-called "eSports" can either make you rich and famous or land you in rehab.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 7m
Mar 23, 2015
Digital Release
Mar 23, 2015
Languages
EnglishKorean
Director
Rhys James
Production
VICE Media
VICE Media
Official Website

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