Trophy Kids
Trophy Kids
| 04 December 2013 (USA)
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From the director of Bigger Stronger Faster comes an intense look at overbearing parents in sports. The film asks the question "Do we want what's best for our children? Or do we just want them to be the best?" Parts of this film were used in the premier of Peter Berg's HBO series State of Play.

Reviews
Thehibikiew Not even bad in a good way
Rijndri Load of rubbish!!
SincereFinest disgusting, overrated, pointless
Konterr Brilliant and touching
yang_l This is a documentary that successfully captures the moments which really provide an insight into these children's lives. You really cannot help but feel awful for these children; whilst I appreciate there is some value for parents to push their children, the extent to which they are pushed is just disgusting. As others have mentioned, the dad of girl that was playing golf is just horrendous. How could anyone treat their child in such a way.It was particularly ironic when the parents of the two basketball players managed to get the coach fired - for 'bullying'. Absolutely awful. As the coach said, it's sad to see a generation where everyone is so heavily focused on themselves.As for the family of the football player, the car ride scene was heart-wrenching. It baffles me that a parent would think that they would gain respect by speaking to children in such a way. The mother knew what was wrong with the way her child was spoken to, although lacks backbone to stand up for her opinions. The father though, goodness. No words.It's definitely an interesting insight into the lives of kids who are being pushed to the limit and beyond by their parents - and I do not say this in a positive manner. A must watch for all parents, to observe what NOT to do.
mec7z It was a great documentary, but very disturbing. I can only wonder where those kids are now. Even worse, I wonder how bad the parents even further damaged their kids.The is by far the worst bunch of egotistical parents. They try to live their dreams through their kids. The golfer's father is by far the worst. Tell me when the last time you were sponsored by McDonalds? Your daughter did that, not you. The sports are for the children to play not for you to drive your kids to hate the sports they play.. The kids do the work, not you. The coach is in charge of the team, not you. (no matter how good your kid is or how good you think he is) Stop living vicariously through your kid. Just because your dreams died doesn't mean you have to destroy your kids' dreams.
cukwak Parents... horrible. I'm sure they are not all like the ones in this movie, but wow. It just angered me to watch how these parents behaved toward their kids and people around them. Amari (little golfer) had the worst, with her over bearing father cursing & swearing... calling her names that NO parent should EVER call their little daughter.For the two basketball kids, wow, they truly are talented with this ball skills, but the physical limitations were pretty obvious, especially against those Division I ready kids. At the end of the day, the parents had no idea what these kids wanted to do.. One of the parents actually saying that she's doing everything to help her kids achieve their dream... which frankly was her dream.
Tommy Hilfiger Just pathetic to see kids which is what they are brain washed by abusive parents.They are not preparing them for the harsh reality that not everyone who plays a sport is going to be a professional. The one dad of Justice is the most guilty one on here. You can tell his life just sucks and he's trying to somehow make his lame existence mean something by mentally and physically abusing his kid. What is wrong with parents? I went to a high school where the messed up parents would act like the same idiots on this show. It's like how sad are parents its not like every kid is some sort of sports star. And the one bragging how he's spent as much as two Lamborghinis on stuff to train his son. Then said the scholarship is the goal. I'm like wouldn't it have been easier to just pay for the school with the money you wasted on your kid for training that obviously didn't help if you have to spend that much.