Searching for Bobby Fischer
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Searching for Bobby Fischer has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Ryan Hawk (Jul 2025). Mentioned in the context of a quote that influenced Nick Maggiulli's thinking and his father's teachings.
Searching for Bobby Fischer, released in the United Kingdom as Innocent Moves, is a 1993 American drama film written and directed by Steven Zaillian in his directorial debut. Starring Max Pomeranc in his film debut, Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley, and Laurence Fishburne, it is based on the life of prodigy chess player Joshua Waitzkin, played by Pomeranc, and adapted from the book of the same name by Joshua's father, Fred Waitzkin. The film was nominated for Best Cinematography in the 66t
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on Ryan Hawk |
| Author | Fred Waitzkin |
| Published | 1988 |
| Publisher | Penguin (Non-Classics) |
| Subjects | Biography, Case studies, Chess players |
| ISBN | 0140149865 |
| Genre | Biography, Case studies, Chess players |
Who talks about Searching for Bobby Fischer on podcasts?
Ryan Hawk brought up Searching for Bobby Fischer; the most recent mention was Jul 2025 on Ryan Hawk.
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