Since he was 5 yrs old, Jose's abuelita taught him to play chess like his grandfather who was a champion in Mexico. Now as part of the Brownsville school team, Jose has the chance to use his skills and for once in his life, finds himself in the spotlight, as he tries to help his team make it to the Texas state finals. As their coach, Mr. Alvarado, teaches his students the meaning of perseverance and team effort in the face of adversity, Jose discovers his own strengths and uses them to bring his broken family together.
Hector Salinas
Writer
Carmen Marrón
Director, Writer
Rico Rodriguez
Jose
Efren Ramirez
Mr. Alvarado
Ivonne Coll
Abuelita
Justina Machado
Karla
Jon Gries
Principal Thomas
Valente Rodriguez
Coach Stevens
Alina Herrera
Dani
Xavier Gonzalez
Miguel
Cassie Brennan
Sandy
Queen of Katwe72%
Critical Thinking65%
Searching for Bobby Fischer70%
King Richard76%
Life of a King72%
Molly's Game71%
The Dark Horse62%
Rise75%
Christy71%
In the Family67%
Pawn Sacrifice67%
Ferrari63%
Gigi & Nate76%
Gotti65%
The Life of Chuck72%
Foxcatcher67%
Erin Brockovich74%
The Rainmaker70%
Something the Lord Made79%
Effie Gray59%
