A few days ago, Apple TV premiered ???????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????, a biographical drama based on the true story of Mario Martinez, a Cuban-American teacher, and his chess team at the Miami Jackson High School.
????️ "It does not matter how rich or poor you are, what Ivy League school you may or may not go to, because chess is the great equalizer."
???? Set in 1998, this nearly two hours long movie takes us through the story of five children from the toughest ghetto in Miami fighting to make their way into the National Chess Championship. They are guided by an unconventional teacher who would show them how grit and determination can overcome almost any odds. The film stars and is directed by John Leguizamo.
Review by The New York Times that includes the trailer: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/03/movies/critical-thinking-review.html
