12 billiard documentaries not to be missed

We the billiard players like to do as much or more than watching games, discover stories and crucial characters in the world of pool. So we are always looking for videos that satisfy our curiosity and our billiardist needs. In today's article we highlight 12 documentaries of Pool and Snooker with which you will not unhook from the screen, albeit they are in English.

1- The Best of the Mosconi Cup

A look at the highlights of the competition since 1994 pitting the best players of American Pool against the best Europeans.

2- Efren Reyes The Story

The history and origins of one of the best pool players of all time: Filipino Efren "Bata" Reyes

3- Earl Strickland The Story

Is he as arrogant as he looks like? Why does he get so angry when he loses? Is he just a character? This documentary about the unique Earl Strickland can get us out of doubt.

4- >"The South Dakota Kid" Shane Van Boening

Professional Pool player since 2006, he has become the best American player. With this short documentary (8 minutes) you will know the story of the great Shane Van Boening.

5- When Snooker Ruled the World

Broadcasted by the BBC in 2002, this documentary explains the reasons for the growth of Snooker as a media sport and its expansion worldwide.

6- History of Snooker

One of the legends of this sport, Steve Davis, narrates this documentary on the origins of Snooker when television was still in black and white.

7- Sporting heroes: Stephen Hendry

A journey through the life and professional career of a Snooker hero, the seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry.

8- Ronnie O'Sullivan Story

The story of a genius, the most talented Snooker player of all time: Ronnie O'Sullivan. The documentary explains the achievements and also his personal dramas.

9- Barry Hearn, the peoples promoter

Would Snooker be as media and as professional without being handled by Barry Hearn? Probably not. This is the story of a powerful sports entrepreneur, the current director of World Snooker.

10- The Crucible: 21 years in the frame

Broadcasted by the BBC in 1997, the documentary tells the story of World Snooker Championship which takes place every year at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield since 1977.

11- Ali Carter: The Unbreakable

Eurosport great documentary about the life of a fighter: Ali Carter. 'The Captain', for his great hobby for airplanes, he is still in the Snooker Elite after overcoming cancer.

12. Mark Selby: Life of a World Champion

The life of a snooker world champion, Mark Selby. Sky Sports did this brilliant story on The Jester from Leicester after winning the World Snooker Championship in 2014. Now they will have to do it about the new champion, Stuart Bingham.

What is the documentary that you like the best? Would you add any other one?