
Life of a King
The endgame is the only thing that'll set you free.
Directed by Jake Goldberger
An inspirational true story about redemption and mentorship, where a formerly incarcerated man uses chess to transform the lives of at-risk youth.
The true story of one man's mission to give inner city kids of Washington DC something he never had - a future. After being incarcerated for eighteen years, Eugene Brown established the Big Chair Chess Club to get kids off the streets and working towards lives they never believed they were capable of. This is his inspirational story.
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Questions people ask
Does Life of a King end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is Life of a King easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is Life of a King scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Life of a King violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Life of a King sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Life of a King
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Life of a King
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Life of a King, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Life of a King, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Life of a King, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































