The Lost Arcade
2015 · Movie · Not Rated · 76 min
★ 7.0(9)unSUB Rating
This documentary traces the rise of a long-running New York City arcade that became a dim, beloved hangout for gamers and outsiders alike. As home consoles and neighborhood change threaten its survival, the film follows the community that formed there and the fight to keep its spirit alive.
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Details
- Years
- 2015
- Release date
- 2015-11-14
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Not Rated
- Runtime
- 76 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating (input)
- 7.0/10 (9 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you miss old-school arcades, love gaming culture, or like documentaries about changing city scenes and communities; Not for you if you want a game-by-game deep dive or a fast-paced story like Fresh Dressed.
Pros: strong nostalgia hit; lively community stories; immersive arcade atmosphere | Cons: pacing can feel lax; less focus on class shift; not much about games
Themes
- video game
- arcade
- arcade game
Awards & recognition
- IFFR audience award · 2016 · nominated
Cast & crew
- AC
Anthony Cali
as Self
- HC
Henry Cen
as Self
- AH
Akuma Hokoru
as Self
- SK
Seth Killian
as Self
Jason Scott
as Self
Directed by Kurt P. Vincent