Once celebrated for her achievements in the gaming world, she suddenly finds herself fighting not just for digital glory, but for reconnection and belonging.

Director Jane M. Wagner crafts a deeply human portrait of resilience at the intersection of modern technology, queerness and performance, as we watch Narcissa attempt to set a new world record in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, in an attempt to win back her fanbase by livestreaming every minute of her quest. 

Part livestream confessional, part hero’s journey, Break the Game asks urgent questions about identity, hyper-visibility and the costs of being yourself in a parasocially connected age. Drawing from an archive of more than 3,000 hours of Narcissa’s livestreams, intimate verite and 8-bit animation, this documentary is a moving exploration of gamer culture and the toxic realities of online harassment.

Content information: Depictions of online harassment, strong language, transphobia, discussions of mental health/suicidal ideation.