La Damier

This wicked political satire could easily apply to any number of dictators, but points to a certain Mobutu Sese Seko. The President-For-Life of an unidentified African nation orders a champion checkers player, a pot-smoking rebel, to his palace. The champ hurls traditional insults at his presidential opponent, and wins every game. His reward - and his ultimate fate - are not unexpected in this hilarious send-up of living under tyranny. (One World)