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.
Genres: Biography | Drama
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 25 September 2015 (USA)
Filming Locations: Brownsville, Texas, USA
Production Co: Avila Entertainment, Late Bloomer Productions, Sparkhope Productions
Runtime: 90 min
Director: Carmen Marron
Writers: Carmen Marron, Hector Salinas
Stars: Dimitri Agado, Cassie Brennan, José D. Cantú
