USA/UK/Iceland
2011/digital cinema/93mins
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A gripping portrait of the troubled genius who caught the world’s attention over a game of chess during the height of the Cold War.
When he was only 15 Bobby Fischer became one of the most dominant forces in world chess, becoming the youngest ever Grandmaster and a candidate for World Chess Champion. Yet his life never seemed to be the same after his famous encounter with Russian player Boris Spasky, in Reykjavik in 1972. This fascinating documentary traces his life from his earliest days as the brilliant son of idealistic Polish-Jewish parents to his last days living as a mysterious ‘stateless alien’ far from public view – with much of his life and reputation caught up in the propaganda of Cold War politics.
Screenings at Sundance, Edinburgh, London and Moscow Film Festivals
“A riveting documentary” Peter Bradshaw, Guardian
“This film could be six times as long and still have you on the edge of your seat.” Charlotte O’Sullivan, London Evening Standard
Director Liz Garbus Producer Nancy Abraham
Print Source Madman Entertainment
