20 Moves (2016)
20 Moves is the story of how the best-selling puzzle toy came to market and the impact it had on the world around it. Tom Kremer stumbled upon an unwanted, unpatented puzzle game at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in 1979. It had been invented in Hungary in 1974 by Professor Erno Rubik who used it as a pedagogical aid for his architecture students and would go on to be played with by 1/5th of the world's population. We explore the cube's story - from its creation behind the Iron Curtain to the role it played in the fall of communism and the creation of free market trading in the former communist nations. We show how the cube was brought to the west - how it was introduced and marketed and what caused it to be the biggest fad of the 1980's. The cube would go on to symbolize an entire generation like nothing before it. The many faces, layers, and sides of 20 Moves is exactly like the cube. With each act our audience discovers another twist, another turn, another solve in the history of the Cube.20 Moves featuring Steven Adler and Drake Bell is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can add it to your want to see list for updates. It's a biography and documentary movie with a high IMDb audience rating of 8.2 (25 votes).
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20 Moves provides a deep dive into the history of one of the world's most popular puzzle toys, offering a unique perspective on its cultural and historical significance. This makes it a must-watch for history enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike.
The movie skillfully intertwines the story of the Rubik's Cube with the socio-political context of its time, including the fall of communism and the rise of free market trading in former communist nations. This gives the audience a broader understanding of the cube's impact beyond just being a toy.
With an IMDb audience rating of 8.2 out of 10, 20 Moves has been well-received by viewers, indicating its engaging storytelling and compelling narrative.
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20 Moves is the story of how the best-selling puzzle toy came to market and the impact it had on the world around it. Tom Kremer stumbled upon an unwanted, unpatented puzzle game at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in 1979. It had been invented in Hungary in 1974 by Professor Erno Rubik who used it as a pedagogical aid for his architecture students and would go on to be played with by 1/5th of the world's population. We explore the cube's story - from its creation behind the Iron Curtain to the role it played in the fall of communism and the creation of free market trading in the former communist nations. We show how the cube was brought to the west - how it was introduced and marketed and what caused it to be the biggest fad of the 1980's. The cube would go on to symbolize an entire generation like nothing before it. The many faces, layers, and sides of 20 Moves is exactly like the cube. With each act our audience discovers another twist, another turn, another solve in the history of the Cube.