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Chess is the great equalizer

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.

1h 57m2020TMDb 6.5

Drama

English

Crew and Cast

John LeguizamoJohn LeguizamoDirector · Mario MartinezRachel Bay JonesRachel Bay JonesPrincipal KestelMichael Kenneth WilliamsMichael Kenneth WilliamsMr. RoundtreeCorwin C. TugglesCorwin C. TugglesSedrick RoundtreeJorge Lendeborg Jr.Jorge Lendeborg Jr.Ito PaniaguaAngel Bismark CurielAngel Bismark CurielRodelay MedinaWill HochmanWill HochmanGil Luna
Jeffry BatistaMarcel Martinez
Zora CasebereChanayahRamses JimenezRamses JimenezAndre LamarTodd Allen DurkinTodd Allen DurkinDetective RansoneBrandon SomersBrandon SomersHarutyun Akopyan
Isaac BeverlyPickleRuben E. A. BrownRuben E. A. BrownDonnySydney ArroyoSydney ArroyoCorneliaCarlos GuerreroCarlos GuerreroMr. Mann
Michele LepeNews ReporterTatum PriceTatum PriceFlight Attendant

Storyline

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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Info

Status
Released
Released
18 December 2020
Runtime
1h 57m
TMDB score
6.5 / 10 (53 votes)

Production

Director
John Leguizamo
Writers
Dito Montiel
Studios
Cinema Veritas, NRSP, Perfect Balance
Countries
United States of America

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English, Spanish