Crazy Legs Conti: Zen and the Art of Competitive Eating

Competitive Eating is a sport. It has all the intense drama and emotion that are innate in all athletic competitions. The players train and compete seriously, sacrificing time, effort and money, and their desire for victory is great. Competitive Eating also has a comedic side and those that are involved understand both the serious and lighter side of the game. Crazy Legs positive attitude and passion for competitive eating inspired us to document his experiences. Crazy Legs determination as he trained and battled to overcome obstacles during his journey from fan, to amateur, to professional eater allowed him to experience great things, meet unusual people, and push himself to his physical and mental limits. We were entertained, disgusted and moved while making this film and it is our hope that everyone who sees it will come away with a feeling that any goal, no matter how absurd or seemingly impossible, can be achieved if pursued with passion and confidence.