Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Liz Garbus, this feature-length documentary explores the complex life of Bobby Fischer, the troubled genius whose charisma and talent spurred a worldwide fascination with chess: the Game of Kings. Fischers evolution from isolated child to chess prodigy, global superstar, angry recluse and, finally, fugitive from the law, is a spellbinding story of the making and unmaking of an American icon. Rare archival footage and insightful interviews with those closest to him expand this captivating story of a mastermind's tumultuous rise and fall. BRAND : NEW VIDEO GROUP GENRE : BIOGRAPHY MANUFACTURER : NEW VIDEO GROUP PRODUCT TYPE : DVD PRODUCT TYPE : DVD RATING : NR RATING : NR RELEASE DATE : 6-DEC-2011 RETURNS ACCEPTED? : YES RUNTIME : 93
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