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In 1972, young American chess champion Bobby Fischer traveled to Reykjavík, Iceland, for a match with Boris Spassky. Fred Waitzkin was smitten by the game as he was swept up in the temporary nationwide excitement, and inspired by Fischer's charisma, began to study the strategy of chess.
- Overall Story
- Main Character
- Influence Character
- Relationship Story
Memory
1. Overall Story Signpost 1The opening montage portrays memories of Bobby Fischer, depicted in black and white footage. The opening scenes serve to elicit childhood memories. Fred (Josh’s Father) watches the hide and seek game with a sense of nostalgia and tries to convey his own childhood memories to Josh (e.g., oiling his first baseball glove). Vinnie asks Josh his name so that he can remember when the boy used to play in the park like Bobby Fischer.
Preconscious
1. Overall Story Signpost 2No one seems to know exactly how or when Josh learned to play chess. It appears to be entirely instinctive. Seemingly, from the moment he watches the park players, Josh understands the game. And as soon as Josh’s talents are recognized, everyone jumps at the chance to start developing the skills necessary to turn him into the chess master that he appears to be.
Subconscious
1. Overall Story Signpost 3The true feelings which drive the objective characters are brought to the surface. Bruce realizes he is forcing Josh to be what he himself could never be; Fred becomes aware that he is pushing Josh to be the success he never was; Josh’s mother and teacher are the channels for that awareness; Vinnie tells Josh to focus more on the person driving the game, than the game itself.
Doing
1. Main Character Signpost 1When Josh is first introduced he is playing games. First hide and seek, then chess, then Mousetrap (with his sister while playing chess with his dad). Just playing for its own sake.
Learning
1. Main Character Signpost 2Josh starts his formal chess lessons, beginning the process of learning the game.
Obtaining
1. Main Character Signpost 3Josh’s concern of winning and losing comes to the forefront as Jonathan Poe enters into the picture and Josh is faced with the possibility of not being able to win.
Conceptualizing
1. Influence Character Signpost 1Bruce needs to see Josh in action before committing to teaching him. Even then, Bruce does what he can to show Fred exactly what will happen to Josh if he pursues the life of chess tournaments.
Being
1. Influence Character Signpost 2In order to gain Josh’s trust, Bruce spends several sessions just being with Josh, seeing how he thinks, lives, and plays. Not playing (or even discussing) chess yet, but rather convincing Josh that he is a friend. He informs Bonnie and Fred that his job will be harder if Josh continues to play chess in the park. “Then your job is harder” replies Bonnie.
Becoming
1. Influence Character Signpost 3Bruce is concerned with developing Josh’s natural instincts, and trying to get him to “become Bobby Fischer.” But the more he tries, the more he finds himself faced with having to give up his own desires and relinquish control.
Past
1. Relationship Story Signpost 1Bruce says the reason he agreed to teach Josh chess is: “I want back what Bobby Fischer took with him when he disappeared.” Their first meetings together are simply to establish what Josh already knows.
Progress
1. Relationship Story Signpost 2Bruce establishes a system wherein Josh will earn “Master Points” in exchange for good performance.
Future
1. Relationship Story Signpost 3Bruce tries to push Josh into thinking about the future and the consequences of what he does. “To put him in the position of winning and not prepare him is wrong.” He pushes too far, and gets fired as Josh’s teacher.
Searching for Bobby Fischer is based on the true life story of Josh Waitzkin who, at the age of sixteen, is currently the highest-ranked American player under eighteen. It isn't just Josh's tale, however. The name and image of the mysterious chess genius Bobby Fischer infiltrate this movie.
- Steven Zaillian
- PG
- Max Pomeranc
Looking for Bobby Fischer is a perfect film for youth groups. The questions and exercises in this guide revolve around themes such as watching things closely, parenting, winning, victory and defeat, inner femininity, and caring for the soul.
Jan 1, 1993 · Film. Reviews. Dec 31, 1992 11:00pm PT. Searching for Bobby Fischer. Based on a true story written by the father depicted in the film, Searching for Bobby Fischer focuses on Josh...
