BOBBY FISCHER AGAINST THE WORLD
September 12th, 2011
BOBBY FISHER AGAINST THE WORLD- 2010. Synopsis by Netflix. “One of the most enigmatic of 20th-century personalities, Bobby Fischer rose to fame as a world-champion child chess prodigy who later found himself embroiled in Cold War era politics. Filmmaker Liz Garbus reveals the dark side of his fame, exploring the phenom’s descent into loneliness, despair and life on the lam. Interviews with people who were close to the legend and rare archival footage provide insights into his character.”
9/9/11- Very good review in today’s NY Times and excellent reviews in general. TRDB.
12/14/11- An excellent documentary that kept me in suspence even though I knew the outcome. A genius with all of the good and bad that came with it are well described here. TRDB. Netflix.
Entry Filed under: Documentary/History,Seen On Netflix
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