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.
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John Leguizamo
Mario Martinez
Rachel Bay Jones
Principal Kestel
Michael Kenneth Williams
Mr. Roundtree
Corwin C. Tuggles
Sedrick Roundtree
Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
Ito Paniagua
Angel Bismark Curiel
Rodelay Medina
Will Hochman
Gil Luna
Jeffry Batista
Marcel Martinez
Zora Casebere
Chanayah
Ramses Jimenez
Andre Lamar
Director
John Leguizamo
Tagline
"Chess is the great equalizer"
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Production
Cinema Veritas, NRSP, Perfect Balance
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