Searching for Bobby Fischer

Josh Waitzkin is a typical seven-year-old who happens to be a chess prodigy. His father, a sportswriter, is determined to see his son become a champion. Searching for Bobby Fischer is about their heartwarming journey of discovery, as a father and son learn the one thing neither can afford to lose: their love for each other.This is the worldwide Blu-ray debut for this biographical drama based on the life of prodigy chess player Joshua Waitzkin, and the book of the same name by his father Fred Waitzkin.With an all-star cast including Joe Mantegna, Laurence Fishburne, Joan Allen, Max Pomeranc, Ben Kingsley and William H. Macy, and directed by the Academy Award winning writer of Schindler's List, Moneyball and The Irishman - Steven Zaillian.Nominated for an Academy Award for Cinematography, Searching For Bobby Fischer boasts a 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. 1500 copies only.Special Features and Technical Specs:1080P High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a 2K scanNEW Audio Commentary by film historian Scott HarrisonNEW Interview with writer Brian Satterwhite on the scoreNEW Interview with writer/director Steven ZaillianArchival Interview with Director Steven Zaillian & chess author Bruce PandolfiniArchival Interviews with actors Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley, Laurence FishburneArchival Interview with actor & prodigy chess player Max Pomeranc & Josh WaitzkinTheatrical TrailerAspect Ratio 1.78:1Audio English DTS HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 StereoOptional English SubtitlesLimited Edition slipcase on the first 1500 copies with unique artwork