Kanopy Film Club is showcasing the MPI original feature Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game as the September selection for its Big Movie Watch event. From September 5 to 16, Kanopy users can stream the film for free via their public library and join a vibrant discussion with fellow film enthusiasts on the movie’s discussion board. Libraries are also encouraged to host public screenings to bring the community together around this inspiring story.

Don’t miss a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the film’s narrative—Kanopy is hosting a virtual Q&A with Roger Sharpe, the real-life protagonist and executive producer, on Thursday, September 12, at 12 p.m. ET. Register now to join this special online conversation and learn more about the film’s fascinating backstory.

Written and directed by longtime MPI filmmakers The Bragg Brothers (Austin and Meredith Bragg), Pinball is based on the true story of Roger Sharpe, the GQ journalist and real-life pinball wizard, who in 1976 helped overturn New York City’s 35-year ban on pinball. The film’s all-star cast is led by Mike Faist (Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story), Crystal Reed (Swamp Thing, Teen Wolf), and Dennis Boutsikaris (Better Call Saul, The Bourne Legacy).