2020· 117 min
Critical Thinking
Chess is the great equalizer
Drama
6.6 / 10TMDB Score
Summary
Based on a true story from 1998, five Latino and Black teenagers from the toughest underserved ghetto in Miami fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher.
Director: John Leguizamo
Cast: John Leguizamo, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams, Corwin C. Tuggles, Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
Tags
based on a true storychesscompetitiondiversityinterview with actual inspirationsjohn leguizamoovercoming adversitypanderingsocial justiceStressful
