Trailer for Who Is Arthur Chu?.
As a Jeopardy! contestant, Arthur Chu stood apart from thousands of past contestants. During an 11-game streak en route to a six-figure payday, his gameplay ignited the Internet, attracting both critics and champions. There are plenty of paths to fame in a wired world, and Arthur wasn’t interested in surrendering the limelight once it was his. In the wake of his newfound celebrity, he cultivated an online presence by confronting his naysayers, pursuing public speaking engagements and becoming a cultural pundit for The Daily Beast and Salon. But it’s Arthur’s life away from the keyboard and podium that provides the real insight to his identity. Supported by his wife and misunderstood by his father, this millennial is building a personal brand while reconciling his past. Through his ambitions, Arthur Chu reflects a generation of Americans who were sold a dream that may not be achievable.