directed by: Liz Garbus, year: 2011
actors: Bobby Fischer, Gary Kasparov, Boris Spassky

Bobby Fischer Against the World is a documentary that explores the life of chess prodigy Bobby Fischer. The film delves into his meteoric rise in the chess world, culminating in his historic 1972 World Chess Championship victory against Boris Spassky. It examines Fischer's troubled personal life, his struggles with mental illness, and his controversial political views. Through interviews and archival footage, the documentary paints a complex portrait of one of chess's most enigmatic figures.

Documentary, Chess, Biography, History, Mental Health