Fate of a Sport
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Fate of a Sport

10.0 / 10 2022 1h 40mNR English
Documentary

Storyline

After enduring eleven years as one of the most dominant and controversial players in a professional lacrosse league that was anything but professional, Paul Rabil decides to take the game into his own hands. Partnering with his brother Mike Rabil, the Rabil brothers attempt to raise the capital, poach the top players, fight off lawsuits, and persevere through a global pandemic to change the trajectory of professional sports by launching the Premier Lacrosse League. To complicate matters, Paul must navigate the politics of playing in the league that he also runs.

Cast & Crew

Paul Rabil

Paul Rabil

Self

Lead

What People Are Saying

5.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Doneger's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
5.0
Every frame feels alive. Fate of a Sport is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker