POV, PBS’s long-running series for independent nonfiction cinema, looks at the sometimes brutal world of online fame with “Break the Game,” airing Monday, June 30, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET. This episode centers on Narcissa Wright, a world-record-holding gamer, and her uphill battle to reconnect with her fanbase after coming out as a trans woman.
The film traces Wright’s experience as her audience dwindles following her public transition. Her effort to regain traction involves setting a new speedrun record in “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” all while live-streaming the attempt for a digital audience that has grown increasingly complicated. “Break the Game” explores the realities of online harassment, the emotional toll of internet life, and mental well-being in the public eye.
POV has consistently used its platform to present films that examine pressing social matters, and this episode continues that tradition by peering into the often-overlooked struggles within gamer culture. The film is a sensitive study of the pressures faced by public figures in the digital space, particularly those navigating personal identity while under intense scrutiny.
“POV: Break the Game” airs Monday, June 30, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET on PBS.
