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Los Feliz 3 | ‘Steven Zaillian: An American Cinematheque Retrospective’
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- RELEASED IN: 1993
- 109 MINUTES
- DIRECTED BY: Steven Zaillian
ABOUT THE FILM:
After he beats his dad (Joe Mantegna) in a chess match, Josh Waitzkin (Max Pomeranc), a 7-year-old, gets noticed for his talent. He becomes interested in speed chess at the park and learns the game from a hustler named Vinnie (Laurence Fishburne). However, Josh’s parents invest in the services of Bruce (Ben Kingsley), a famous coach who has very different practices. Between Bruce’s methods and the stress of the competitions, Josh learns that even a chess prodigy cannot make all the right moves.
FORMAT: DCP
DISTRIBUTOR: Paramount
COUNTRY: US
