Game
Originally released in 1971. Game is a feature film. directed by Wayne Williams. At just 4 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A South Shore High School student film that is an allegory on the wastefulness of war and the duplicity of those who wage it. Filmmaker Wayne Williams, who was 17 at the time, cuts back and forth between a chess game and a guerrilla theater war game to underscore the sense of importance of the fighters and the cynicism of those who control their lives - and deaths. The film is part of a series of student films that all won awards at the 1971 Young Chicago Filmmaker’s Festival.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1971
55 years ago
Runtime
0h 4m
4 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- South Shore High School
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Game about?
A South Shore High School student film that is an allegory on the wastefulness of war and the duplicity of those who wage it. Filmmaker Wayne Williams, who was 17 at the time, cuts back and forth b...
Who directed Game?
Game was directed by Wayne Williams.
How long is Game?
Game has a runtime of 0 hours and 4 minutes (4 minutes total).
When was Game released?
Game was released on January 1, 1971 in theaters.