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7-10 Split
Intermediate
8 Videos

In this short film, employees at Pleasure Lanes bowling alley debate life's purpose and their own direction while just trying to make it through the work day.

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7-10 Split - Short Film - Part 1

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

USA

55 million Americans went Bowling in 2004, up 9% since 1998. However, "serious" league bowling is down, most people just visiting the alley a few times per year. This leaves a lot of time for employees to ponder "the big picture"!

7-10 Split - Short Film - Part 2

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

USA

Sure, Bernard’s a bit dorky, but can’t they go a little easier on the poor guy? And what’s a slick Bartender like Johnson doing working in a bowling alley?

7-10 Split - Short Film - Part 3

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

USA

Viewer Discretion Advised

Man, Camille is a drag! If you don’t want to work at the bowling alley, for god’s sake, leave! There’s always work at the Post Office...

7-10 Split - Short Film - Part 4

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

USA

Viewer Discretion Advised

So what does it mean to be true to yourself? How do we know if we’re in the place that’s right for us, or if we should be seeking out a different destiny? If we can’t ask these questions in a bowling alley, then where?

7-10 Split - Short Film - Part 5

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

USA

What on earth is the significance of Lane Number 2? And what’s a “hat trick”? Is your mirror lying to you? Let’s find out.

7-10 Split - Short Film - Part 6

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

USA

Viewer Discretion Advised

Ironically, it’s much harder for a bowler to knock down a 7-10 split on the second shot, for a spare, than it is to knock down all of the pins at once on the first shot, for a strike.

7-10 Split - Short Film - Part 7

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

USA

Viewer Discretion Advised

Nick is afraid to be seen failing, so he doesn’t try new things, but he’s happy with his lot. Camille is also afraid of failure, but desperately wants to take the leap, if only she can find the courage.

7-10 Split - Short Film - Part 8

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

USA

Viewer Discretion Advised

How do you know when it’s finally time to pack up and move on, to just go for it? Some will encourage you, but what if you’re not ready, and fall flat on your face?

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