This
is a must see for Pokémon Go fans (or foes!), and anyone else
struggling with the pains of raising teenagers. You can view the entire 14-minute film on YouTube
here: "Why I'm Not On Pokemon Go: The Movie" A Short Film
As
most parents of teenagers do, Brant Pinvidic struggles to connect with
his 13-year-old daughter. When he catches her sneaking out of the house
at night to catch virtual Pokémon on her smartphone, Pinvidic must
decide whether to embrace the madness or ban it from his family forever.
In doing so, he is catapulted into a hilarious journey of exploration
and self-discovery. Searching for answers on how a 25-year old Japanese
cartoon become the most popular app in history, Pinvidic travels across
the country interviewing family, die-hard Pokémon trainers and even
celebrities. From a sit down with the first guy to “catch ‘em all” and a
visit with Dr. Drew, to the absurdity of hunting for Pokémon in real
life, Pinvidic shows the pleasure and pain of Pokémon Go in this
revealing, humorous adventure.
Throughout
this comedic and insightful tale, Pinvidic confronts the world of
Pokémon Go in his personal and thought-provoking style, and along the
way learns to connect with his daughter in new and unexpected ways. This
is film is a must see for Pokémon Go fans and anyone struggling with
the pains of raising teenagers.
“Why
I’m Not on Pokémon Go,” is already generating buzz in the film circuit
winning several awards including Best Documentary Short at both the
Hollywood Boulevard Film Festival and at the Creation International Film
Festival; the Silver Award at the Spotlight Short Film Awards; and the
Award of Recognition at the Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film
Festival.
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