The Short Film Geri's Game '

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The short film, “Geri’s Game,” subject is addressed for people to understand that you can be your greatest enemy or best friend. It shows how the old man was all alone, so he played chess with himself, but in the end he cheats on himself so the original of himself would win.
All over the world people blame other people for their problems, let alone to know, that they are being their biggest enemy. They need a better understanding of their actions that cause themselves to get into trouble, instead of blaming other people. Nevertheless, you are also your best friend at times, due to the fact, that you understand yourself and what you are going through at the time. You can calm yourself down because you know what you are thinking and you will

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