I am part of a small team, currently in the research phase of a documentary, on the life of Chad. We are looking for individuals who fit one of the following criteria:

- Are a friend or family member of Chad
- Know a friend or family member, and are willing to obtain their consent in passing on contact information. (or pass on my contact information to them)
- Have had a personal experience with Chad

We would be looking to contact the individuals, to set up means of interviewing them remotely, and/or interview them in LV this summer (during the WSOP).

Having had the pleasure of playing with Chad, both live and online, I experienced his charismatic personality and unique style of play, first hand. We are fascinated by both the successes and turmoil of one of poker's most polarizing personalities, and are confident that the story of his life would resonate with a significant number of people, both within the poker community, and outside of it.

The production company interested in the project has worked on a number of significant projects. Anyone that has information, but may be apprehensive, feel free to reach out to me for additional details.

[mods please relocate if there is a more appropriate sub forum]

GL Look forward to seeing it . . .

Sad story.

I didn't know he was dead good guy, my fav memory was him challenging me to hu4rollz when we were down to last three in a 100r while his chat was banned (he got on another screen name to use chat)

a dead man just got outted for multiaccounting

contact Bryn Kenney

lol, amazing

I used to back Chad and was one of his friends for years. DM me

I had forgotten he passed away so I googled and I came across this line in an article.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/br...821-story.html

"He earned at least $5 million in online tournaments, although no formal records are kept."

How formal did the writer want the records to be?

It was the sun-sentinal. Do you really think they're going to dig for his tournament results online for an exact number?

Thanks for all the replies, guys.

All input or anecdotes are welcome and encouraged. Even opinions on what should be included, or thoughts on the project as a whole, are appreciated.

My first NLHE tournament win was getting hyped after listening to a random lilholdem audio interview and button-clicking to a win. Chad always made his presence felt.

In many ways he was like a Stu Ungar of online poker. Really looking forward to the documentary and hope that you could try to interview some friends and family of his that had nothing to do with poker to give some balance.

I played with him at a HPT event at the Kennel Club a while back. Nice kid, and one hell of a tournament player.

I am assuming you are aware of this linked thread dedicated to Chad. If not, there is some stuff in there.

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/29...hlight=batista

Also, do you want me to add lilholdem954 to the thread title?

we grinded together in like 2005-2007 both of us from south florida. hmu if you want more details

I think I did the first live interview with him in 2006 at a WSOP Circuit event he won and hung out a bit at live events over the next few years. I'll be at WSOP this summer for a couple weeks at least.

Thanks again, guys. Everyone who has expressed interest in working with us, has been contacted. Please spread the word. We want to hear from as many vantage points as possible.


We couldn't agree more.

Yes, we did come across that thread, thanks man. Good call on updating the thread title; I will reach out to a moderator to see if we can get that done.

I am one of those so I will update it for you.

This thread might also help as it seems OP knew him:


http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/61...t=chad+batista

GL

I appreciate that!

Thanks man. I used to follow your blog religiously. Hope all is well.

This Louise Batista, Here is my contact info for you to get in touch with me if you are truly looking for info about Chad Batista "Lil Holdem 954". I am his maternal Aunt and his Godmother and the woman who raised him for the majority of his life. My email is batistalouise@yahoo.com. Send me an email if you want the whole story.....

Really admired this guy's style. Fearless. Would love to see this project flourish!

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to us, or steered anyone in our direction. This thread has allowed us to establish contact with a lot of helpful individuals. Please keep the comments and messages coming.

Lmao wtf