The Masters of Disaster
1986•29m•6.5•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Sonya Friedman
Production
Producer
Sonya Friedman
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