The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters documentary now playing in select theaters

1 September 2007

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Posted by:Josh

A new documentary called The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters released to select theaters on August 17th. The documentary follows two men: A middle-aged school teacher named Steve Wiebe and an entrepreneur named Billy Mitchell, who have one thing in common: getting the highest score ever in the original arcade Donkey Kong. With a slot in the Guinness Book of World Records on the line, the two fight it out for DK domination, all the way to a dramatic ending in which one is crowned king.

Whether you are an old-school gamer and remember the original arcade (and later NES) Donkey Kong or not, The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters offers an intriguing and humorous look into the lives of two incredibly determined men, and what drives them to be the very best at everything they do, including playing a 26-year-old video game.

If you’re wondering who ends up being crowned king, then check the schedule below to see if The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters is coming to a theater near you and watch the trailer for the movie.

AUGUST 17
New York (IFC Centre & AMC Empire)
Los Angeles (Landmark Nuart)
Seattle (Landmark Varsity)
Austin, TX (Alamo Drafthouse)

AUGUST 24
San Francisco (Landmark Lumiere)
Berkeley (Landmark Shattuck)
Chicago (Landmark Century Centre)
Minneapolis (Landmark Lagoon)
Washington, DC (Landmark E Street)
Boston (Landmark Kendall Square)
Portland, OR (Cinema 21)

AUGUST 31
San Diego (Landmark Ken)

SEPTEMBER 7
Atlanta (Landmark Midtown)
Meredith, NH (Meredith 3)

SEPTEMBER 14
Denver (Starz)
Nashville (Belcourt)

SEPTEMBER 21
St. Louis (Landmark Tivoli)

– Via Nintendo