Viewed in
2010
Premise
Part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series, a documentary about the first ever Rotisserie Baseball League.
Loved
History lesson.
Liked
The over-the-top reenactments.
Disliked
The over-the-top reenactments.
Thoughts
As a former Fantasy Football champion, I thoroughly enjoyed this documentary. There was a lot for me to learn about, such as why it was called "Rotisserie" Baseball, that the first league actually had a woman owner, and the origin of fantasy sports in general. The film got detailed interviews from the pioneering creators and owners.
The documentarians used an entertaining style, with ridiculously unreal reenactments. Initially, I hated this. I thought it was unnecessary, because the interviews were educational and charming, they all had a sense of humor about it. As it went on, the silliness grew on me. The idea of fantasy sports is preposterous, so this style made sense.
I liked this fun, fact-filled film so much, it made me wish it was mid-July for draft time. Yes, I'm in a league that auction drafts in July. I might need an intervention.
What I would change
Nothing.
