Endgame
Since he was 5 yrs old, Jose's abuelita taught him to play chess like his grandfather who was a champion in Mexico. Now as part of the Brownsville school team, Jose has the chance to use his skills and for once in his life, finds himself in the spotlight, as he tries to help his team make it to the Texas state finals. As their coach, Mr. Alvarado, teaches his students the meaning of perseverance and team effort in the face of adversity, Jose discovers his own strengths and uses them to bring his broken family together.
Critical Thinking
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.
Searching for Bobby Fischer
A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
The Luzhin Defence
Based upon the novel by Vladimir Nabokov, a chess grandmaster travels to Italy in the 1920s to play in a tournament and falls in love.
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Carmen Marron
Director
Ivonne Coll
as
Abuelita
Valente Rodriguez
as
Coach Stevens
Justina Machado
as
Karla
John Leguizamo
Director
Mike Benitez
as
Jitney Bus Driver
Rachel Bay Jones
as
Principal Kestel
Steven Zaillian
Director
Austin Pendleton
as
Asa Hoffman
Ben Kingsley
as
Bruce Pandolfini
William H. Macy
as
Tunafish Father
Laurence Fishburne
as
Vinnie
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