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.
Directed by John Leguizamo
high school
chess
miami, florida
based on true story
chess tournament
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Letterboxd
3.2 / 5
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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
Ramses Jimenez
Andre Lamar
Todd Allen Durkin
Detective Ransone
Brandon Somers
Harutyun Akopyan
Ruben E. A. Brown
Donny
Sydney Arroyo
Cornelia
Crew
John Leguizamo
Director
Dito Montiel
Writer
Chris Hajian
Original Music Composer
John Leguizamo
Executive Producer
Emilio Estefan Jr.
Executive Producer
Avy Kaufman
Casting
Popular Reviews
25 reviews
Nick Hernandez
5.0★ · 04/15/25
Final line of Film: “from the streets we were summoned” Streaming service: Yuja Acting: 6/10 Script: 4/10 Cinematography: 6/10 Movie title said: Yes
Final line of Film: “from the streets we were summoned” Streaming service: Yuja Acting: 6/10 Script: 4/10 Cinematography: 6/10 Movie title said: Yes
