The real star of the show—aside from Bernie’s storytelling—is the sheer volume of .
Unlike most documentaries that use a "talking heads" format, Lucky! features as the narrator. This creates an intimate, almost confessional atmosphere.
Pandey used a special camera called an Interrotron to allow Bernie to look directly into the lens while making eye contact with the interviewer, making it feel like he is speaking directly to you.
At its core, the documentary explores the fundamental tension between sporting pursuit and the pursuit of money .