High Score


2006

Brief Synopsis

Although technology continues to evolve, a group of die-hard gamers refuses to abandon the classic arcade games of yesteryear. Portland gamer Bill Carlton is one of the most brazen, fearlessly taking on some of the toughest records on the books. We follow Bill as he attempts to take down the Atari c

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2006
Production Company
Mackattack! Films

Synopsis

Although technology continues to evolve, a group of die-hard gamers refuses to abandon the classic arcade games of yesteryear. Portland gamer Bill Carlton is one of the most brazen, fearlessly taking on some of the toughest records on the books. We follow Bill as he attempts to take down the Atari classic Missile Command and itstwenty year-old record. To get the 80 million points he'll have to play the game on one quarter for over two days straight. There is nopause button. There will be no sleep. There can only be one victor in this classic story of Man vs. Missile Command.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2006
Production Company
Mackattack! Films

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Winner of the Emerging Visions Audience Award at the 2006 South by Southwest Film Festival.

Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Emerging Visions) March 10-18, 2006.

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