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"Chess is a game of war without Violence." Touch and Go Chess Party is an experimental documentary on Cecil Locke and his 26 foot long 200 pound collapsible chess table located on Michigan Avenue in Chicago Illinois. He has set up outside of the art institute 6 days a week from April to November since 1998.
Not only is Touch and Go Chess Party a unique street art installation, but also a staple of the chess community and passersby alike.
Director Biography - Paul Restivo
Paul Restivo is a Master of Fine Arts candidate in Film Directing at DePaul University in Chicago Illinois. When he's not making experimental films or doing post-production work, you can find him playing chess, in his garden, or playing chess in his garden.
Director Statement
Chess has held a special place in my heart for the past decade. My best friend Adam and I learned how to play chess in high school. Even when he joined the Marines and moved away, we were still able to bond over the game online. Adam discovered Cecil's tables when he moved back to Chicago, and we spent a lot of time there that summer.
I had two immediate thoughts upon arrival. This is a work of art... and this is absolutely insane. 26 feet of chess tables at the corner of Jackson and Michigan? It all folds up into a rolling cart and Cecil brings it back and forth on the L? Am I in DIY heaven or hell?
As I got to know Cecil, I started realizing that he's a man with a vision. He curated every detail of this work of art- and my goal with this piece is to do it justice.
- Year2019
- Runtime03:00
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorPaul Restivo
- CastCecil Locke
- CinematographerAdam Korolev
The Informational Documentaries program unlocks access to seven short films created by filmmakers from across the globe, as well as several filmmaker introduction videos. Each individual program screening can be unlocked for $5 a piece. Additionally, you can purchase our All-Access Festival Pass to unlock access to our entire festival lineup for one low price! You can find more information on our All-Access Festival Pass here.
"Chess is a game of war without Violence." Touch and Go Chess Party is an experimental documentary on Cecil Locke and his 26 foot long 200 pound collapsible chess table located on Michigan Avenue in Chicago Illinois. He has set up outside of the art institute 6 days a week from April to November since 1998.
Not only is Touch and Go Chess Party a unique street art installation, but also a staple of the chess community and passersby alike.
Director Biography - Paul Restivo
Paul Restivo is a Master of Fine Arts candidate in Film Directing at DePaul University in Chicago Illinois. When he's not making experimental films or doing post-production work, you can find him playing chess, in his garden, or playing chess in his garden.
Director Statement
Chess has held a special place in my heart for the past decade. My best friend Adam and I learned how to play chess in high school. Even when he joined the Marines and moved away, we were still able to bond over the game online. Adam discovered Cecil's tables when he moved back to Chicago, and we spent a lot of time there that summer.
I had two immediate thoughts upon arrival. This is a work of art... and this is absolutely insane. 26 feet of chess tables at the corner of Jackson and Michigan? It all folds up into a rolling cart and Cecil brings it back and forth on the L? Am I in DIY heaven or hell?
As I got to know Cecil, I started realizing that he's a man with a vision. He curated every detail of this work of art- and my goal with this piece is to do it justice.
- Year2019
- Runtime03:00
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorPaul Restivo
- CastCecil Locke
- CinematographerAdam Korolev
