Friday, November 18, 2016 – Magnus, Director Benjamin Ree

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How would you react if you discovered that your child –  who is often lost in their own thoughts and disconnected from other children – is actually one of the greatest minds of their time? As a young boy, Magnus Carlsen was very different from his peers. Bullied by the other children, he usually sat by himself, lost in thought. But when a strong interest in numbers led him to the game of chess at the age of 5, he quickly started to climb the ranks of the chess world. At 13, he decided that he would become the World Chess Champion. Magnus is now known as the “Mozart of Chess” – combing the skill and intellect of chess with unrivaled originality and instinct.  Through an extensive amount of archival footage and home movies, filmmaker Benjamin Ree follows Magnus’s meteoric rise to the top in this unique coming-of-age story.  The film invites audiences to not only experience the fascinating world of competitive chess, but also peek into the mind of a modern genius. Director Benjamin Ree joins us to talk about the international culture of chess and the fascinating story of a prodigy with a talent for understanding numbers, patterns and following his remarkable instincts.

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Opening in Los Angeles on November 25 

Exclusively at Laemmle Music Hall9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Available on VOD NOVEMBER 25 on all platforms

Opening New York on November 18 at Village East Cinema181-189 2nd Ave.  NY, NY 10003

OFFICIAL SELECTION AT THE 2016 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL

“Taut and paced with drama…captivating to watch.” – Screen Daily

“Chess has never been quite so riveting.” – We Got This Covered

“Hits all the right beats.” – Film Pulse

“Superb documentary filmmaking.” – The Hollywood News

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