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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.

Drama

Release: 2020-12-18Runtime: 117 minRating: 6.6 (51)

Cast

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Mario Martinez

Rachel Bay Jones

Rachel Bay Jones

Principal Kestel

Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth Williams

Mr. Roundtree

Corwin C. Tuggles

Corwin C. Tuggles

Sedrick Roundtree

Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

Ito Paniagua

Angel Bismark Curiel

Angel Bismark Curiel

Rodelay Medina

Will Hochman

Will Hochman

Gil Luna

Jeffry Batista

Marcel Martinez

Zora Casebere

Chanayah

Ramses Jimenez

Ramses Jimenez

Andre Lamar

Crew

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Director

Dito Montiel

Dito Montiel

Writer

Scott M. Rosenfelt

Producer

Jason Mandl

Producer

Joseph Krutel

Co-Producer

Elayne Schneiderman Schmidt

Co-Producer

John J. Brunetti Jr.

Associate Producer

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Executive Producer

Carla Berkowitz

Executive Producer

Emilio Estefan Jr.

Emilio Estefan Jr.

Executive Producer

Clips & Videos

Official Trailer

Official Trailer