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   Jan 17, 2014 · Will Tahime overcome enormous odds and make something of his life? Will Brown’s own children—pre-law student Katrina (Rachae Thomas) and juvenile delinquent Marcus (Jordan Calloway)—ever cast aside their bitterness and learn to embrace this changed man?

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   Is life of a king a true story?

   • What's the Story? Based on a true story, LIFE OF A KING tells the inspiring story of ex-con-turned-chess-teacher Eugene Brown ( Cuba Gooding Jr. ). Brown spent his time in prison mentored by a prisoner nicknamed the Chessman ( Dennis Haysbert ), who taught him to love the game of kings.

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   Is life of a king a good book?

   • Sentimental, somewhat predictable feel-good tale of saving lost kids through chess. Very well-acted. Life of a King is a bland, safe and simplistic re-telling of a fascinating educator and his work helping inner-city students, mired by formulaic plotting, slight character development and poor directorial choices.

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   Is 'Life of a King' a good movie?

   • Life of a King is a good movie with a great story and good actors. Cuba Gooding Jr. delivers an excellent performance as the main character. The film explores themes of morals, ethics, and the meaning of life, and serves as a reminder that we are responsible for our own actions. While it may be similar to movies like 'Dangerous Minds', Life of a King stands out with its compelling storyline and strong performances.

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   What is the movie 'Life of a King' about?

   • Life of a King is a movie that is closely related to the film 'Fresh'. These movies use the game as a topic to discuss the deeper challenges facing the most vulnerable population in America. They invite people who are disconnected from these issues to use the game as a portal of understanding.

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   Sentimental, formulaic tale of an inspiring chess teacher. Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 4, 2014. Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue. The result has a predictably wholesome and formulaic ...

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   Life of a King. Determined to help at-risk youths avoid the mistakes he made, an ex-con (Cuba Gooding Jr.) forms a chess club to offer them an alternative to running with street gangs.

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   • Director: Jake Goldberger

   • Content Rating: PG-13
   • Actors: Cuba Gooding Jr.

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   Sentimental, formulaic tale of an inspiring chess teacher. Read Common Sense Media's Life of a King review, age rating, and parents guide.

   • 3/5
   • Director: Jake Goldberger

   • Author: Sandie Angulo Chen
   • Produce Company: Millennium Films

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   "Life of a King" is a captivating film that excels in portraying the pillars of true history, hope, and change. True History: The film is inspired by the remarkable true story of Eugene Brown, a former convict who found redemption through teaching chess to at-risk youth.

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   Jun 23, 2013 · Seeking redemption after having served 18 years in prison for armed robbery, Eugene (Gooding) does his best to readjust to normal D.C. life, reaching out to his prelaw-student daughter (Rachae ...

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   Jan 17, 2014 · Life of a King is the unlikely true story of Eugene Brown and his one-man mission to give inner-city kids of Washington D.C. something he never had — a future. He discovered a multitude of life lessons through the game of chess during his 18-year incarceration for bank robbery.