Bobby Fischer Against the World is a documentary feature exploring the tragic and bizarre life of the late chess master Bobby Fischer. The drama of Bobby Fischers career was undeniable, from his troubled childhood, to his rock star status as World Champion and Cold War icon, to his life as a fugitive on the run. This film explores one of the most infamous and mysterious characters of the 20th century.
2011
HD
93min
PG
United Kingdom
English
Liz Garbus
Henry Kissinger
Bobby Fischer
Garry Kasparov
Harry Benson
Judit Polgar
Larry Evans
Asa Hoffmann
sports
celebrity
child prodigy
woman director
obsession
troubled childhood
mental instability
chess tournament
chess grandmaster
