Hi everyone,
As many of you know, Alexis Neophytides (
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1122991/), a talented actress and filmmaker has been filming and documenting my Donkey Kong journey. Shortly after my first million point game of Donkey Kong in September 2009, I knew the Donkey Kong world record was within my grasp. She approached me with the idea of making a documentary about me. The documentary covers my life from the November 2009 Funspot gathering to when I obtained the world record in February of 2010 and the aftermath that followed.
I had a chance to watch the documentary recently and thoroughly enjoyed it. The film is completely drama free, completely accurate and very professional. I would classify it as a feel good comedy. Many of you on these forums have a cameo in the film and there is a lot of never seen before footage.
There will be a trailer available shortly at
http://www.doctorkongthemovie.com. Commemorative/promotional postcards were distributed at the Tron Off and several people were kind enough to bring them back to their local arcade (Ground Kontrol, Funspot, Stella's, Richie Knucklez).
The first 2 screenings have been scheduled. The premiere will be at The Gutter in Brooklyn, NY next month and there will be a 2nd screening the Friday before the Kong Off at Richie Knucklez in Flemington, NJ.
New York
Tuesday, February 22, 2011, 7pm
The Gutter
200 North 14th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-387-3585
http://www.thegutterbrooklyn.com/New Jersey
Friday, March 18, 2011, 10pm
Richie Knucklez Arcade Games
631 Rt. 12
Flemington, NJ 08822
908-806-2400
http://www.richieknucklez.com/I believe the screenings will be for free and a DVD will be available for purchase afterwards (price to be determined). If you enjoy the documentary, please support my friend, filmmaker and fan by buying a DVD afterwards. She has captured a crucial period in my journey at her own personal expense.
Hank Chien