Life of a King

2013

100 mins

Directed by Jake Goldberger
38%
67%
Drama
Sport

True-story urban drama, about an ex-con who brought the wonders of chess to inner-city kids of Washington DC. Incarcerated for... More

True-story urban drama, about an ex-con who brought the wonders of chess to inner-city kids of Washington DC. Incarcerated for a bank robbery, Eugene found solace in the game during his 18 years in prison – a passion he hopes to provide kids who need it the most.

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Life of a King | Ratings & Reviews

38_%13 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes® rating
67_%694 reviews
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"A well-intentioned but thuddingly obvious addition to the 'Stand and Deliver' subgenre of high-school inspirational dramas."

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Variety

"The furious energy with which Mr. Gooding stifles his own intensity becomes a fascinating subtext in what is otherwise a forgettable film."

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The New York Times

"Unquestionably well-meaning, this tale of an ex-con who teaches some inner-city teens about discipline through chess treads incredibly familiar emotional terrain."

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