Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters
2012 · 1h 33m · Not Rated
Documentary
Directed by
Adam Cornelius
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Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters
Overview
A documentary that captures the greatest world record Tetris players as they prepare for the Classic Tetris World Championship. From the days of Thor Aackerlund and his historic victory at the 1990 Nintendo World Championships, right up to the present and Harry Hong's perfect "Max-Out" score, this documentary expertly chronicles over two decades of Tetris Mastery.
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