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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.
Theatrical
Sep 25, 2015
Director
Producers
Music
Brian Standefer
Studio
Sparkhope Productions, Avila Entertainment, Late Bloomer Productions
Cast
Full credits →R
Rico Rodriguez
Jose
E
Efren Ramirez
Mr. Alvarado
I
Ivonne Coll
Abuelita
J
Justina Machado
Karla
J
Jon Gries
Principal Thomas
V
Valente Rodriguez
Coach Stevens
A
Alina Herrera
Dani
C
Cassie Brennan
Sandy
G
Glynn Praesel
Jim Tharpe - Tournament Director
D
Daniel Wolfe
Last Year's Champ
R
Rene Rhi
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agent
C
Cindy Vela
Detention Teacher
