Synopsis
It’s 1998 in Miami. Rampant poverty, broken families, and a prejudiced system push underprivileged youth to the fringes of society. But for a magnetic group of teens, there’s a reprieve. A game where it’s not about where you come from, but how you play. That equalizer is chess. Mr. “T” Martinez, a chess militant and passionate coach, leads them to a completely foreign field of battle: the National Chess Championship. With an underfunded school district, Martinez and his team can’t just waltz into the arena. They have to fight for it. Chess runs parallel to their own experiences as Martinez teaches them that the power of Critical Thinking can not only save their kings, but also their lives.
Metrics
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 27,701-27,800) | 27,757 | $4,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 37,101-37,200) | 37,106 | $4,144 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Watch Now On
| Amazon VOD: | Amazon |
| iTunes: | iTunes |
| Google Play: | Google Play |
| Vudu: | Vudu |
| Netflix: | Netflix |
Movie Details
| International Releases: | January 21st, 2021 (Wide) (Russia (CIS)) |
| Video Release: | September 4th, 2020 by Vertical Entertainment |
| Running Time: | 117 minutes |
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| Keywords: | 1990s |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Chaplin, Berkowitz, NRSP, Cinema Veritas |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |