On May 8, 1989, Sports Illustrated published a piece on Ultimate frisbee, focusing on a nameless team from New York City poised to revolutionize the sport. Originating in New Jersey in 1968, Ultimate frisbee gained global recognition, culminating in its official acknowledgment by the International Olympic Committee in 2015. The documentary “FLATBALL” traverses the world, highlighting forty years of top-tier Ultimate play, and ventures to fields in the Middle East to explore and clarify the distinctive ethos of the game.