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Bingo! The Documentary

May 1, 1999 0h 59m

Originally released in 1999. Bingo! The Documentary is a documentary film. directed by John Jeffcoat. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Poker may be hipper and the lottery may be more popular, but bingo is still one of the world's favorite games of chance, and filmmaker John Jeffcoat takes a look at the game and the people who play it in this documentary. Bingo! examines the way the game is played all over the world, from low-rent games run by and for convicted felons and recovering addicts to upscale European Bingo halls and a bingo-themed cruise to the Caribbean. Along the way, the movie also introduces viewers to the folks who play the game and lets them explain how they got hooked on the thrill of connecting a row for a prize. Bingo! won the Judges Award at the Northwest Film and Video Festival.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 1, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 0h 59m 59 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bingo! The Documentary about?

Poker may be hipper and the lottery may be more popular, but bingo is still one of the world's favorite games of chance, and filmmaker John Jeffcoat takes a look at the game and the people who play...

Who directed Bingo! The Documentary?

Bingo! The Documentary was directed by John Jeffcoat.

How long is Bingo! The Documentary?

Bingo! The Documentary has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).

When was Bingo! The Documentary released?

Bingo! The Documentary was released on May 1, 1999 in theaters.