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Life of a King

Drama

2013, Movie, 1h 41min

The true story of one man's mission to give inner city kids of Washington DC something he never had - a future. After being incarcerated for eighteen years, Eugene Brown established the Big Chair Chess Club to get kids off the streets and working towards lives they never believed they were capable of. This is his inspirational story.

Country: United States

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Critic Christy Lemire

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But Gooding has tamped down his signature swagger (...) to play Brown, who spent 18 years in prison for bank robbery.

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Eugene Brown, an ex-convict, establishes a Chess Club for inner-city teenagers in Washington, D.C. to give them a better future. Despite facing resistance and challenges from the community, Eugene's determination and unorthodox approach to mentoring help his students discover their potential and transform their lives. Through the power of chess, Eugene teaches them to think critically, make smart choices, and see beyond their circumstances. Based on a true story, Life of a King is an inspiring and uplifting drama about the impact of mentorship and the possibility of change.