Finding Bobby Fischer Summary
Overview
Abigael Mangowi
After he beats his dad in a chess match, Josh Waitzkin, a 7-year-old, gets noticed for his talent. He becomes interested in speed chess at the park and learns the game from a hustler named Vinnie. However, Josh’s parents invest in the services of Bruce, a famous coach who has very different practices. Between Bruce’s methods and the stress of the competitions, Josh learns that even a chess prodigy cannot make all the right moves.
Program Notes
Movie Review: Finding Bobby Fisher. In this movie we explore the difference between passion, natural talent, and being pushed too far. Impoverished children are often pushed just to get good grades. At Climb For A Child we need to go way beyond this in order to get the kids to become successful adults on their journey out of poverty. Movies like this give us a safe place to explore these issues.
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