After coming out as a trans woman, world-record-holding gamer, Narcissa Wright loses her massive fanbase. To win them back, she attempts to set a new speed-running record in THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD, while live-streaming every minute of her mythic quest.

Director Jane M. Wagner takes audiences on an emotionally arresting journey through Narcissa’s innermost thoughts and desires, showcasing the duality of a passionate, dedicated streamer revealing not only one’s longing for a community but the fine line between support and dependency in the digital realm. Drawing from an archive of more than 3,000 hours of Narcissa’s livestreams, intimate verite-style footage, and 8-bit animation, BREAK THE GAME is a moving exploration of gamer culture, the realities of online harassment, and the mental health implications of living a digital life.

Content Warning: themes of self-harm and bullying.