The Power of Pickleball Movie Premiere: Alexander Jeffrey, a filmmaker from Shreveport, premiered his documentary The Power of Pickleball on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Darryl F. Zanuck Theater in Fox Studios, Los Angeles, California. The film explored how pickleball could change lives and showed the welcoming spirit of the sport.
Two Years in the Making
Alexander Jeffrey directed the project over two years. He said the process helped him understand why pickleball was so popular. In a one-minute video with The Pickleball Channel, he said, “What we experienced and what I’m sure that many of you guys have experience, is that warm welcoming spirit of pickleball.”
The documentary aimed to connect with audiences by showing inspiring stories and emotional moments from the pickleball community. According to the film’s Instagram page, it was designed to tug at heartstrings and show the life-changing power of the sport.
What the Film Showed
Creating the movie was not easy, but it allowed Alexander Jeffrey to study the sport and the friendships it built. The Los Angeles premiere marked the first public showing of this two-year project. Fans of pickleball and sports documentaries attended the event.
The film helped increase awareness of pickleball and attracted new players. By showing how the sport impacted lives, it highlighted the friendly and inclusive community around pickleball.
News in Brief: The Power of Pickleball Movie Premiere
Alexander Jeffrey, a Shreveport filmmaker, premiered The Power of Pickleball at Fox Studios in Los Angeles on August 29, 2025. The documentary, made over two years, explored how pickleball changed lives and highlighted the sport’s welcoming and inspiring community.