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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