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The Bobby Diamonds Story is this wild ride through the underground poker scene, blending a dose of humor with some seriously heartfelt moments. Robert Aaron Mitchell's direction gives it this unique visual flair, almost hallucinatory at times—a bit surreal, really. The pacing feels just right, allowing you to soak in Bobby's eccentricities and his somewhat chaotic life. There’s a rawness in the performances that’s hard to ignore; it feels genuine, like you’re part of his world. The practical effects in some sequences add to that dreamlike quality. It’s not just a documentary about poker; it digs into themes of risk, identity, and the strange camaraderie in such an unpredictable world. Quite distinct in its approach, to say the least.
Winner of Best Short Documentary at Tokyo International Short Film Festival.Directed, Produced, and Edited by Robert Aaron Mitchell.Executive Producer Sarah Dillard Mitchell.
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