The Tale of Texas Pool

If this documentary isn't a 9 ball on the snap, it certainly is a great break and run of a movie! It covers the past history of the Texas Open and some of its current Texas pool players. Tons for great stories told by some of the older and current pool players. Absolutely worth a watch for hardcore pool players, new players and everything in between. Some of the stories had me tearing from laughter, and some of the one-liners after a story really delivered the punchline home. Love what Kevin has put together with this movie and the new Texas Billiards Hall of Fame, can't wait for any future follow up shots that he has planned on his future endeavors.

Wow. Incredible movie from start to finish. It made the whole family feel every emotion possible in a movie. We laughed, we cried, we were overjoyed with the sports comeback story. We laughed some more.

I loved the way the movie tells the story by just using the interviews to craft the plot and transition from topic to topic. There is no narrator. Just pool hustlers being interviewed. The editing is first notch.

The characters in this movie are legendary and authentic. The probelm with most sports movies, especially about pool, is they are contrived. All the stories in this are real and authentic and just pop off the screen. Can't wait to watch again. Bravo !!!!

Really enjoyed The Tale of Texas Pool! It was well done and very informative. Talking about the history of the Texas State Open tournament over the past 50 years and many of the players who competed in and/ or won the event. The movie focuses on the great career of Bob Vanover, who won the tournament more than any other player. The movie also focuses on the Davis family and their touching and inspirational story. From James Ray Davis Sr. Who was a great Texas player in raised his son, Junior to play the game. The story of James Ray Davis Jr. Showcases the highes and lows of not only a career, but in life. Seeing Junior's journey to overcome all bed been through is truly inspirational.

This is a must see for any pool player!

Great job on this movie...been waiting a Long time for a new pool movie. Set an alarm for the midnight release christmas morning. Wrapped presents until the very end of it. Coming from Nick Varners hometown of Owensboro, KY I already knew this was going to be a hit. All of the crazy gambling stories about throwing golf balls to flipping quarters embodies the need for a player to create their own stamp in pool lore. We need more characters like these in pool. I'd hate the thought of losing some of the most interesting stories without everyone being able to put themselves in that exact situation.

I play pool with my son and father, we have 3 generations playing league together, I enjoy the time I spend with my son going to tournaments, we both enjoyed watching this together. We enjoyed hearing the stories of each player past and present. My son is 16 now and has been playing for about 3 years and we have been to many tournaments and states for him to play in and have gotten to see and meet many of the players, he loves the game and would love to take his game to the next level, after the movie was over he instantly went and started playing pool on his table just so he can stay in practice and learn new shots. He taught himself how to jump and draw from watching videos. He enjoys going to tournaments and playing with new people and if he can learn something new then he is happy. He has never had any training from a professional player and would love to hook up with some to help take his game to the next level. We don't live too far from Jeremy jones and we go to Sherman and Denton to play often. Sometimes we go to Lewisville and Fort Worth when he sees a tournament he wants to play in.