The documentary was screened as a "work in progress" at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival.[2] To commemorate its official release, Fathom Events and By Experience broadcast two special screenings of the film, each of which was followed by a panel discussion with the creators and cast.[3] For All Work All Play's international theatrical release, Fathom Events and By Experience released the film in 1,200 theaters worldwide.
Synopsis
The documentary primarily focuses on professional League of Legends players as they vie for spots at the Intel Extreme Masters World Championship, an annual esports competition held in Katowice, Poland.[1] The film also follows Michal "Carmac" Blicharz, the managing director of ESL, and details his ascension from gaming enthusiast to organizer of the IEM Championship.[4]