Mr Doom - Behind The 8 Ball

A British comedy that reimagines The Color Of Money in a small-town setting, with a modern-day spaghetti western twist, where pistols are swapped for pool cues.

The debut feature from writer-director Leif Johnson, it tells the story of two men, seasoned hustler Charlie and professional screw up Jack, both living on the edges of society, moving from bar to bar and hustle to hustle.

Masters of the pool table but disasters in every other part of their lives, Charlie and Jack are on a dangerous journey of self-destruction. In a world of their own making, they chase easy money, struggling to hold onto a career built around a green felt table, six pockets, and sixteen balls.

The film immerses you in the lives of small-town heroes and you are pulled into their insular world, where a simple game of pool can feel like a matter of life and death. When you start with so little, even the smallest stakes can feel enormous.