Four years of filming across multiple countries document the tournament to establish America's first professional Go player.
“Behind each move lies a world unknown”
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Four years of filming across multiple countries document the tournament to establish America's first professional Go player.
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Andy Liu competes in a Go tournament to become America's first professional player. Directed by Will Lockhart and Cole Pruitt, "The Surrounding Game" follows Liu and others, including child prodigy Curtis Tang and Canadian player Gansheng Shi, over four years. The film documents their experiences in various countries, including the United States and Korea, as they navigate the challenges of the game. A short segment features Go Seigen, an influential figure in Go history, filmed shortly before his death.
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Why Watch
- Meet Andy Liu, America's first professional Go player.
- Follow Curtis Tang, a child prodigy in Go.
- See the international Go community in action.
Did You Know
- The film was directed by Will Lockhart and Cole Pruitt, both from Brown University.
- Andy Liu won the tournament and became the first American professional Go player.
- Curtis Tang is featured as a child prodigy in the game of Go.
- The documentary was filmed over a four-year period in several countries.
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Who directed The Surrounding Game?
Will Lockhart and Cole Pruitt directed The Surrounding Game.
Who won the tournament featured in The Surrounding Game?
Andy Liu won the tournament and became America's first professional Go player.
What is the duration of The Surrounding Game?
The duration of The Surrounding Game is 97 minutes.
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