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    FILM & VIDEO

    Bobby Fischer Against The World

    Bobby Fischer Against The World

    Presented by Belcourt Theatre at Belcourt Theatre

    October 11-October 12, 2011

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    Dir. Liz Garbus, 2011, USA/UK/Iceland, NR, 93min, HD

    Considered by many to be the world’s greatest chess player, Bobby Fischer personified the link between genius and madness. His trajectory propelled him from child prodigy to world chess champion at age 29 and then into a nosedive of delusions and paranoia. Fischer was a recluse for decades before resurfacing for a bizarre final chapter as a fugitive. This new film exposes the disturbingly high price Fischer paid to achieve his legendary success and the resulting toll it took on his psyche. Rare archival footage and insightful interviews with those closest to him expand this captivating story of a mastermind’s tumultuous rise—and fall.

    “An utterly compelling insight into modern history, psychology, international politics and boardgame warfare.” – Graham Young, Birmingham Mail

    “Garbus handles this decline with tact. The sorry spectacle of the ranting codger never effaces the image of the boy concentrating his entire being over a chessboard. You have to love that kid and pity him.” – J. Hoberman, Village Voice

     


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        Belcourt Theatre

        2102 Belcourt Avenue
        Nashville, TN 37212

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        Tickets:

        Adult - $8.75
        Student - $7.25
        Senior - $6.25
        Child - $7.25
        Military - $7.25

         

        Info Phone: (615) 383-9140

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      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        October 11-October 12, 2011

        Times:

        Tue, Oct 11 @ 3:25pm, 7:30pm
        Wed, Oct 12 @ 4:00pm, 9:45pm

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