Desc: Boom!: Directed by Derek Shipman. How and why did Poker become so mainstream, so quickly? What's the draw, and why would anyone want to take this on as a profession? Why is it so controversial in the US, while the rest of the world embraces it? This film examines Poker from the inside-out with a unique storyline and perspective from people who directly impacted its growth, widespread popularity -- and prohibition. Exclusive fly-on-the-wall coverage with the world's most celebrated, professional Poker champion, illuminates the 'warts-and-all' lifestyle of this profession. 'A'-list Hollywood stars, Major League Athletes, the Christian Right, US Senators/Congressmen, Harvard Law School and other notable critics and advocates, elucidate the prevailing issues and benefits of Poker, and how and why the Bush government passed a last minute, controversial legislation that, to this day, criminalizes on-line poker for US Citizens.