Miyamoto and the Machine: The Story of KenKen (2020)
Ten years ago, Tetsuya Miyamoto had a dream to change the world through puzzles. In his classroom in Yokohama, KenKen was born. Enter a world where puzzles matter. From Tokyo to New York, from the classroom to the puzzle page to the tournament floor, Miyamoto and the Machine takes you into the brain of the inventor and the players, all while the machines of business and technology crash into artistry and humanity. Miyamoto believes each handcrafted puzzle tells a story, and if you look hard enough between the rows, columns, and cages of KenKen, you can find the story of the sensei who started a global phenomenon.
Director: Daniel Sullivan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: December 20, 2020
Cast
- Tetsuya Miyamoto - Himself
- Will Shortz - Himself
Music: Ernesto Hernandez
Editing: Chris Flaherty, Daniel Sullivan
Production: PorchProductions Boston
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $30,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
mathematics, mathematician, puzzle, teacher
More Films by Director: Daniel Sullivan
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Miyamoto and the Machine: The Story of KenKen about?
- Ten years ago, Tetsuya Miyamoto had a dream to change the world through puzzles. In his classroom in Yokohama, KenKen was born. Enter a world where puzzles matter. From Tokyo to New York, from the classroom to the puzzle page to the tournament floor, Miyamoto and the Machine takes you into the brain of the inventor and the players, all while the machines of business and technology crash into artistry and humanity. Miyamoto believes each handcrafted puzzle tells a story, and if you look hard enough between the rows, columns, and cages of KenKen, you can find the story of the sensei who started a global phenomenon.
- Who directed Miyamoto and the Machine: The Story of KenKen?
- Miyamoto and the Machine: The Story of KenKen was directed by Daniel Sullivan.
- Who stars in Miyamoto and the Machine: The Story of KenKen?
- Miyamoto and the Machine: The Story of KenKen stars Tetsuya Miyamoto, Will Shortz.
- How long is Miyamoto and the Machine: The Story of KenKen?
- Miyamoto and the Machine: The Story of KenKen has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Miyamoto and the Machine: The Story of KenKen?
- Miyamoto and the Machine: The Story of KenKen is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Miyamoto and the Machine: The Story of KenKen?
- Miyamoto and the Machine: The Story of KenKen had a budget of $30,000.
- Where was Miyamoto and the Machine: The Story of KenKen produced?
- Miyamoto and the Machine: The Story of KenKen was produced in United States of America.