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Movie poster: League of Legends: Origins (2019)
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League of Legends: Origins

2019 · 77 min Documentary
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

A handful of developers at a fledgling studio called Riot Games release a modest free-to-play title, unaware it will ignite a global cultural revolution. The film traces the explosive evolution of League of Legends from its bug-ridden, skeptical beginnings to packed stadiums hosting its world championship finals. Through intimate interviews with passionate fans, elite pro players, and the game's own creators, the documentary maps the birth of an esports titan and the passionate community that formed around it, redefining modern competition.

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Year 2019
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Leslie Iwerks
Runtime 77 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.1/10 (50 votes)

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The documentary serves as a masterfully crafted primer, meticulously charting the game's ascent without overwhelming the uninitiated. It wisely focuses on human ambition and fandom over cold statistics, giving voice to everyone from the original coders to players whose identities were forged in the game's digital arenas.

What lingers after the credits is a profound understanding that this is a story about community, not just code. It captures the moment a pastime became a worldwide passion. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Leslie Iwerks

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The charged silence of competition, the roar of arena crowds, glowing screens in dark rooms.

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