History on Screen — The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters
Wed, Oct 15
|Redmond Library
Please note this in-person film screening will take place at the Redmond Library. The King of Kong is rated PG-13. Attendance is free!
Time & Location
Oct 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052, USA
About the Event
Join us for a free screening of The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.
This 2007 documentary follows a rivalry between Donkey Kong players Steve Wiebe and Billy Mitchell, offering an inside look at the world of competitive gaming.
Arcade games first surged in popularity in the late 1970s, transforming coin-operated machines and high-scores into a cultural phenomenon — where high scores were a badge of honor and competition was fierce.
The recently established Nintendo of America joined the market with Radar Scope in 1980. It was a commercial failure, and with thousands of unused arcade consoles, the company was in financial crisis. Donkey Kong was created to salvage the hardware, but ultimately the game provided Nintendo with its first international smash hit!
When Donkey Kong hit arcades in 1981, players began competing for the highest score. The game quickly became one of Nintendo's best selling franchises. A pioneer of…