Special When Lit (2009)

10/01/2009 (GB) • 1h 37m

Documentary

Rediscover a lost icon

Overview

What made more money than the entire American movie industry through the 50s and 60s? Pinball. Special When Lit rediscovers the lure of a lost pop icon. A product of the mechanical and electrical age, the American invention swept the world and defined cool. Now it is relegated to a nostalgic footnote deserving a better fate. Joining the fans, collectors, designers and champion players from across the globe who share a world many of us didn't know still existed.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

chicago, illinois

interview

pinball

game

amusement park

jaws

arcade game

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