The Masters of Disaster (1986)
• January 1st, 1986 • 0h 29min
Documentary
Overview
Documentary about an unlikely youth chess team from Indianapolis who went on surprise the chess world with their success. The team, made up of young African Americans with no previous experience and led by their devoted teacher, went on to win the United States elementary school chess championship.
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