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1986

The Masters of Disaster

Directed by Sonya Friedman

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.

Duration

0h 29m

Released

January 1, 1986

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