Virtual Screenings Available at Midnight!

The documentary in which Michael Sleeves Sliwa appears, “Dreambreaker: A Pickleball Story,” is currently featured in the San Francisco Documentary Festival. It will also be available for a virtual screening starting at midnight tonight for those who have pre-ordered it. This virtual screening allows viewers to vote and the film will be eligible for Audience Awards.

Watch the trailer: https://vimeo.com/951123135/69cb708c54

The story of the film revolves around the rapid growth of pickleball, America’s fastest-growing sport, over a two-year period. It explores its journey from retirement communities to the New York Stock Exchange. “Dreambreaker: A Pickleball Story” provides an intimate portrayal of the pioneers who brought about this new professional sport. These early advocates, including former athletes, entrepreneurs, and passionate advocates of the game, worked tirelessly to bring pickleball from the margins to the mainstream. Through their efforts, they transformed a simple pastime into a burgeoning sports industry.

As this sporting industry booms, a rivalry emerges, creating a battleground for settling territorial disputes. This intense competition isn’t just about winning matches; it’s about carving out a piece of a rapidly expanding market. In this struggle for dominance, bonds are shattered and friendships betrayed, while numerous professional pickleball players become caught in the crossfire of competing egos and ambitions from feuding Texas billionaires. These billionaires, each with their vision for the future of pickleball, invest heavily in teams and tournaments, turning the sport into a high-stakes game of financial and social influence.

Undoubtedly American, the fight for professional pickleball compels us to confront the positive and negative aspects of capitalism’s influence on sports and our collective pursuit of the American Dream. On one hand, the sport’s growth demonstrates the power of innovation and the ability to create new opportunities in unexpected places. On the other hand, the intense competition and the quest for dominance often highlight the darker side of ambition, where financial gain trumps the spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship. The film challenges viewers to reflect on these dualities and consider what we are willing to sacrifice in our pursuit of success.

The film, directed by Ashley Underwood, Seth Porges, and Mary Pilon, features pickleballers from various walks of life.

“Dreambreaker: A Pickleball Story” is more than just a documentary about the rise of a new sport; it’s a profound narrative that delves into the American spirit and the complexities of human ambition. Through the lens of pickleball, viewers witness the innovation, conflicts, and camaraderie that characterize the American Dream. The film concludes by reflecting on how this rapidly growing sport has not only altered the lives of those involved but also offers a microcosm of larger societal dynamics. As pickleball continues to evolve, it serves as a testament to the enduring impact of passion-driven ventures in shaping our world, promising that the journey of its expansion is far from over.

For more details about the movie, its cast, storyline, and the virtual screening experience, visit the links below.

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Calling all Fallout fans! Get ready to immerse yourself in the post-apocalyptic universe like never before. Grubhub is delighted to announce the launch of the limited-edition Nuka-Blast Burger Meal to coincide with the highly-anticipated series premiere of Fallout on Prime Video. This exclusive dining experience offers a unique blend of spice and flavor, allowing fans to indulge in the Fallout atmosphere while enjoying a delicious meal. Read on to discover all the exciting details!

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Grubhub’s partnership with Prime Video has resulted in another extraordinary dining experience with the Nuka-Blast Burger Meal. Celebrate the series premiere of Fallout and transport yourself to the post-apocalyptic world while savoring an incredible meal. The limited-edition Nuka-Blast Burger Meal offers fans a chance to embark on a culinary journey in a way that only Grubhub and Prime Video can deliver. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of this explosive adventure!

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About Fallout
Based on one of the greatest video game series of all time from acclaimed developer Bethesda Game Studios, Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have. Two hundred years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind—and are shocked to discover an incredibly complex, gleefully weird, and highly violent universe waiting for them. The series comes from Kilter Films and executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. Nolan directed the first three episodes. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner serve as executive producers, writers and co-showrunners. The series stars Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, and Walton Goggins. Fallout will be available in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

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Get ready for another gripping expedition as The HISTORY Channel’s hit series, “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch,” returns for its fifth season. Join ranch owner Brandon Fugal and his dedicated team, led by principal investigator Erik Bard and astrophysicist Dr. Travis Taylor, as they embark on their boldest quest yet to uncover the truth behind the perplexing 512-acre property in Northeastern Utah. Delve into the depths of the Triangle and explore the adjacent East Field, where astonishing phenomena have previously been witnessed

The Mysterious Triangle and the East Field
The infamous Triangle remains a central focus for the team, as they strive to unravel its enigmatic secrets. Erik and Travis lead new operations in the adjacent East Field, an area that has witnessed the sighting of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). Here, they have discovered ancient Native American petroglyphs and rock formations depicting interdimensional portals, adding to the intrigue surrounding this mysterious region.

Advanced Technology, Drilling, and Digging
This season takes the team’s investigations to new heights, employing advanced technology, drilling, and digging operations. Prepare to be astonished as the team uncovers astonishing new discoveries that leave them awe-struck. Their most invasive operation to date unveils the possibility that they are not only dealing with something otherworldly but also potentially connected to other phenomena encountered across the property.

The Quest for Ultimate Truth
Brandon, Erik, and Travis, along with the rest of the team, are driven by an insatiable desire to uncover the truth. Amidst the unexplainable occurrences at Skinwalker Ranch, they strive to shed light on the mysteries that have confounded scientists and researchers for years. Prepare for a gripping exploration as they push the boundaries of knowledge and confront what may lie beyond our current understanding of the world around us.

Prepare to be captivated once again as The HISTORY Channel’s “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch” unveils its highly anticipated fifth season. Join Brandon Fugal, Erik Bard, and Dr. Travis Taylor on their groundbreaking journey to reveal the ultimate truth behind the anomalies of Skinwalker Ranch. With new operations, breathtaking discoveries, and a growing web of interconnected phenomena, each episode promises to be an exhilarating expedition into the unknown. Stay tuned for the upcoming episodes and brace yourself for an extraordinary exploration of one of the world’s most perplexing locations

About Skinwalker Ranch

Skinwalker Ranch, also known as Sherman Ranch, is a 512-acre property located southeast of Ballard, Utah. It is believed to be the site of various paranormal and UFO-related activities. The ranch is named after the skin-walker of Navajo legend, which refers to vengeful shamans.

Background

Reports of UFO sightings in the Uintah Basin became widely known in the 1970s. However, the claims about the famous ranch first surfaced in 1996 through an article published in the Salt Lake City-based newspaper called Deseret News. Investigative journalist George Knapp later wrote a series of articles about the ranch in Las Vegas Mercury, a popular weekly magazine. The reports described the inexplicable and terrifying experiences of a family who had purchased and occupied the property.

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The ranch, situated in Uintah County in the western region, adjacent to the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation, gained popularity as the UFO ranch due to its alleged 50-year history of peculiar incidents. Kelleher and Knapp reported nearly 100 occurrences that included mysterious disappearances and mutilations of cattle, sightings of unidentified flying objects or orbs, large animals with red eyes that remained unharmed by gunfire, and invisible objects emitting destructive magnetic fields. Retired US Army Colonel John B. Alexander, involved in the investigation, described the NIDSci effort as a scientific approach to gather solid evidence. However, the investigators acknowledged the challenges they faced in obtaining scientifically publishable evidence.

Cattle mutilations have been part of the folklore of the surrounding area for decades. When Robert Bigelow, founder of the National Institute for Discovery Science, purchased the ranch for $200,000 in 1996, this was reportedly the result of his having been convinced by the stories of mutilations, which included tales of strange lights and unusual impressions made in grass and soil told by the family of former ranch owner Terry Sherman.

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