cinema at the museum: the king of kong: a fistful of quarters
A documentary about the competitive world of classic arcade gaming, following an upstart challenger named Steve Wiebe as he takes on Billy Mitchell, the reigning Donkey Kong champion who has held the top score for over two decades. The film dives into their rivalry and explores themes of ambition, ego, and perseverance through the lens of competitive gaming culture. Directed by Seth Gordon, the 79-minute film has coarse language and is rated for ages 13 and up. Tickets are ten dollars, though members and youth under 18 get in free.
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