A fresh slant on the life and times of American chess champion Bobby Fischer is offered by this gripping Serbian-made documentary. In a series of illuminating interviews, people who encountered the gaming wizard reveal their insights about his personal character while the program also employs rare archival footage to help chronicle his ascent to fame, retreat into isolation, and enigmatic death. 65 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English.
A fresh slant on the life and times of American chess champion Bobby Fischer is offered by this gripping Serbian-made documentary. In a series of illuminating interviews, people who encountered the gaming wizard reveal their insights about his personal character while the program also employs rare archival footage to help chronicle his ascent to fame, retreat into isolation, and enigmatic death. 65 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English.