Based on a true story from 1998, five LatinX 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.
Cast & credits
Actors
John Leguizamo, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Angel Bismark Curiel, Will Hochman, Corwin C. Tuggles, Jeffry Batista, Ramses Jimenez, Zora Casebere
Directors
John Leguizamo
Producers
Scott Rosenfelt, Jason Mandl, Harvey R. Chaplin, Carla Berkowitz, Emilio Estefan Jr.
Writers
Dito Montiel
