This time we are very happy to welcome Scott Lazer, the director of the beautiful short film “Ball People”, about the young and not-so-young people who tried out for the 2022 US Open Ball Crew. Scott is an award-winning filmmaker and creative director who has directed multiple documentaries, dramas and commissions, including “West by God” which won a Special Jury Award in 2022 at SXSW, and “Commute” which won Best of the Year at the 2021 Vimeo Festival & Awards.

We talk about "ball kids" generally, the unique inclusion of adults in the Ball Crew at the US Open, Scott's winding journey making "Ball People", and a bit of tennis in general.

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Note: this episode was recorded prior to the disastrous impact of Hurricane Helene on North Carolina and surrounding areas. Our hearts go out to Scott and his people who are suffering there now. You can donate to relief efforts by going to the Red Cross' Hurricane Helene Relief Fund or a charity of your choice.

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