The true story of the Miami Jackson High School chess team which was the first inner city team to win the U.S. National Chess Championship.
Trailer
Cast
John Leguizamo
Director
John Leguizamo
Mr. Martinez
Rachel Bay Jones
Principal Kestel
Michael Kenneth Williams
Mr. Roundtree
Corwin C. Tuggles
Sedrick Roundtree
Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
Oelmy 'Ito' Paniagua
Angel Bismark Curiel
Rodelay Medina
Jeffry Batista
Marcel Martinez
Will Hochman
Gil Luna
Zora Casebere
Chanayah
Ramses Jimenez
Andre
Isaac Beverly
Pickle
Todd Allen Durkin
Detective Ransone
Dave Baez
Detective Vargas
Dre C.
Michael Rivera
Sydney Arroyo
Cornelia
Mike Benitez
Jitney Driver
Kizra Deon
Lawanda
John Manzelli
Snooty Man
Dito Montiel
Writer
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Comments
10 Comments
Excellent movie, throughly enjoyed it, acting very good. Good job of directing by John Leguizamo.
I like the movie alot, lots of young talent, John Leguizamo as always is stellar.
Absolutely fantastic, superbly adapted from real life events. Some suspense thrown in with excellent timing. Best film I've watched in a while, I highly recommend. Great casting and what an Amazing directorial debut from John Leguizmo who also stars in the film 👌 Yes I recommend it. James Welch Henderson Arkansas 4/7/2021.
Based on true history that proves chess is very helpful tools in the schools.
John Leguizamo is a straight beauty, a directing pioneer, artist, aka a Legend
The film starts in a promising manner, as the teacher shows much passion and dedication. The latter half of the film is not so interesting for someone who doesn't know chess. I think some narration on what is going on would be useful. Overall, it's still an engaging film.
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Ok I am a Big John Fan so when I started to watch this FILM. I expect a LOT MORE. But it got really boring fast. I know it's a TRUE STORY. I HAVE WATCHED TONS OF THEM. But this FILM seems to be more of a Document. He talkes so such about the CHESS ITS LIKE HE EXPLAINS IT WAY TO MUCH. Kind of like your in Class with the KIDS. I don't know the FILM just got way to Boring to me. Just got Boring way to Fast. We all know it's a TRUE STORY. IT JUST SEEMS LIKE THERE WAS WAY TO MUCH DETAILS. I EXPECT WAY MORE FROM HIM. We didn't really know the needed to sell the Chocolate Bars for $4.25 cents Lol.
Absolutely fantastic, superbly adapted from real life events. Some suspense thrown in with excellent timing. Best film I've watched in a while, I highly recommend. Great casting and what an Amazing directorial debut from John Leguizmo who also stars in the film 👌 Yes I recommend it. James Welch Henderson Arkansas 4/7/2021.