Doyle Brunson. However, when it comes to being the
âGodfather of Norwegian Poker,â that honor goes to the late
Hansen, who many believe is worthy of the Poker Hall of Fame, was active in poker while he fought the cancer, and while those in the know were aware of his health issues, the larger poker community wasnât. Now, more than two years after his death, Hansenâs story is being told in the new poker documentary
âSmileâ by filmmakers
Linn Amundsen.
The 75-minute film is available now on Vimeo and offers an intimate look at Hansenâs life, particularly his later years while he dealt with his terminal cancer diagnosis.