Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day (2025)

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A musical documentary following 74-year-old Walter Day - the father of esports and star of "The King of Kong" - as he battles a lawsuit threatening his legacy while fulfilling his dream of recording and performing the rock-opera style love songs he has been hearing in his head since having his heart broken at the height of the arcade era.

Director: Ed Cunningham
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
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Original Language: en
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What is Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day about?
A musical documentary following 74-year-old Walter Day - the father of esports and star of "The King of Kong" - as he battles a lawsuit threatening his legacy while fulfilling his dream of recording and performing the rock-opera style love songs he has been hearing in his head since having his heart broken at the height of the arcade era.
Who directed Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day?
Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day was directed by Ed Cunningham.
Who stars in Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day?
Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day stars Steve Wiebe, Billy Mitchell, Walter Day, Steve Sanders, Shane Harris.
How long is Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day?
Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day?
Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day is a Documentary film.