Directed by Steve
Zaillian, “Searching for Bobby Fischer” is an acclaimed
1993 film based on the true life of Josh Waitzkin. His
parents discover that he possesses a gift for Chess and
they seek to nurture it. They hire instructor Bruce
Pandolfini who aims to teach the boy to be as aggressive
as Bobby Fischer. The main conflict in the film arises
when Josh Waitzkin refuses to adopt the misanthropic
point of view of Bobby Fischer and goes on to win on his
own terms. (Part 1) |