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.
Type:
MOVIE
Country:
Genres:
Drama
Release:
December 2020
Production:
Cinema Veritas, NRSP, Perfect Balance
Cast:
John Leguizamo, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams, Corwin C. Tuggles, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Angel Bismark Curiel, Will Hochman, Jeffry Batista, Zora Casebere, Ramses Jimenez, Todd Allen Durkin, Brandon Somers, Isaac Beverly, Ruben E. A. Brown, Sydney Arroyo, Carlos Guerrero, Michele Lepe, Tatum Price
Tags:
high school, chess, miami, florida, based on true story, chess tournament
