| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (1 hr. 28 min. 23 sec.) ; 507457496 bytes |
| Summary |
Explores the complex life of the troubled genius whose charisma and talent spurred a worldwide fascination with the "game of kings." Fischer's evolution from childhood chess prodigy to global superstar, angry recluse and, finally, fugitive from the law is a spellbinding story of the making and unmaking of an American icon. Providing an unprecedented look at the man behind the headlines, this documentary weaves together news clips dating from the 1950s to the 2000s, photographs, letters and exclusive interviews with friends, fans and colleagues. (From the US) (Documentary) M (L) CC **Premiere** |
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Broadcast 2014-03-09 at 22:15:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: M |
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Chess players.
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Eccentrics and eccentricities.
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Fischer, Bobby, 1943-2008.
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Antisemitism in sports.
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United States.
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Streaming video
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Garbus, Liz, director
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Evans, Larry, cast
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Hoffmann, Asa, cast
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Kasparov, Garry, cast
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Olafsson, Friorik, cast
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Polgar, Susan, cast
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Saidy, Anthony, cast
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Schmid, Lothar, cast
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Sloan, Sam, cast
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