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Chess is the great equalizer
Dec 18, 2020 · 1h 57m
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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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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
Directed by John Leguizamo

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
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Production
Cinema Veritas, NRSP, Perfect Balance
Country
US

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