How does one become a professional darts player, what does the world of darts look like and why is it associated with alcohol?
Belgian semi-professional darts player Andy Baetens’ biggest dream is becoming the world’s champion. But this isn’t the easiest goal to achieve. In addition to his job at a local supermarket, Andy trains every day to one day make a profession out of his passion. He also plays tournaments all over the world to move up the rankings. We follow Andy during the Darts Slovak Open, one of these tournaments he needs to compete in. With the additional expertise of Belgian darts legend and TV commentator Erik Clarys, we get a glimpse into the still unknown world of a sport more associated with drinking beer than perceived as a lifestyle.
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This documentary was made by Lieselot Lambinet and Brent Jacobs.
Contact the creators: lieselot04lambinet@gmail.com (+32495103621) jacobs.brent6@hotmail.com (+32494770433)
Special thanks to: Andy Baetens, Erik Clarys, Jan Rummens, Ferdie Boffel, Gino De Cuyper, Stefanie Loosen, Darts Slovak Open and VTM
This documentary was made in the context of the International Journalism program of the university of applied sciences THOMAS MORE Mechelen, Belgium /2022.
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