By Rook Or By Left Hook
The Story Of Chessboxing
Genres
Overview
In 2003, Dutch artist Iepe Rubingh became the first World Champion of Chessboxing. This brain-busting combination of alternating rounds of chess and boxing was in fact an art performance calling for more balance in a world of extremes, and the audience reaction was so electric that it inspired Rubingh to push it as a real sport. Rubingh’s methodical ability to achieve balance in the ring is put to the test outside of it when impulsive British TV Producer Tim Woolgar takes up the sport and his opposing vision for success creates a rift between them, endangering chessboxing’s future.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
103 min
Release Date
2021-07-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Iepe Rubingh
Self
Tim Woolgar
Self
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