2020
6.5 (45 votes)
1h 57m
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Cinema Veritas
NRSP
Perfect Balance
NRSP
Perfect Balance
Critical Thinking
Chess is the great equalizer
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: John Leguizamo
Writer: Dito Montiel
Producer: Jason Mandl, Scott M. Rosenfelt
Director of Photography: Zach Zamboni
Top Cast
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
Videos
Official Trailer
