Perfect Lineup (2016)

• 84%
• 2016
• Documentary
• Jason Baumgardner

PERFECT LINEUP is the first feature length documentary solely about the people, culture, and day-to-day experience of the Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) industry. "Perfect Lineup" is an insider's view into this exploding industry. Experience the exclusive live tournament events of FanDuel, Draft Kings, and Fantasy Aces and how players react to winning millions. Hear from top industry icons about the history of DFS and learn from top players the skills it takes to be successful. Watch how people's lives have been changed by such a simple game that has become a household talking point in American culture. The story is an entertaining and educational ride into the growing culture of Daily Fantasy Sports. The film reveals the Daily Fantasy Industry from three points of view, that of the players, the sites, and the content providers. Sites like FanDuel, Draft Kings, Fantasy Aces, and Fantasy Sports Live tell their stories of how they started. See the never-ending job that it takes to run a fantasy site through the family business of Fantasy Aces. Hear the origins of the industry from the founder of Fantasy Sports Live, the very first salary cap based DFS game. The biggest "voice" in the industry belongs to Dan Back, who saw an opportunity in DFS and worked his way back into radio giving picks and talking industry news. This enabled Dan to be a stay-at-home dad and also a major influence in a booming industry. He is a great example of the unique lifestyles that this industry creates. The players of DFS are some of the smartest people you may meet. They study, strategize, and work hard to be successful, and in "Perfect Lineup" you understand why they are truly skilled at what they do. See a new player turn his winnings into a career in DFS and the different ways other top players approach the game. The film gives you the true experience of the "Perfect Lineup" and the exciting rise of the DFS industry.