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Chess is the great equalizer

6.6

1h 57m

2020

“Chess is the great equalizer”

Synopsis

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.

Director

John Leguizamo

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Drama

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Cast & Crew

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

as Mario Martinez

Rachel Bay Jones

Rachel Bay Jones

as Principal Kestel

Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth Williams

as Mr. Roundtree

Corwin C. Tuggles

Corwin C. Tuggles

as Sedrick Roundtree

Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

as Ito Paniagua

Angel Bismark Curiel

Angel Bismark Curiel

as Rodelay Medina

Will Hochman

Will Hochman

as Gil Luna

Jeffry Batista

as Marcel Martinez

Zora Casebere

Zora Casebere

as Chanayah

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