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1. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › life-of-a-king-2014Life of a King movie review & film summary (2014) | Roger Ebert

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   Jan 17, 2014 · Life of a King. For a movie about chess—a game in which strategy, smarts and staying a step ahead of your opponent are crucial—”Life of a King” is awfully formulaic and predictable. Based on the true story of ex-con-turned-youth-mentor Eugene Brown, director and co-writer Jake Goldberger’s drama is earnest to a fault and hits all the ...

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     The syllabus was the same as for white students, and we...

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   Jan 17, 2014 · Life of a King. PG-13 Released Jan 17, 2014 1h 41m Drama. List. 43% Tomatometer 14 Reviews. 67% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings. NEW Updates to the Score. The Audience score is now the Popcornmeter ...

   • 43% (14)
   • Director: Jake Goldberger

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

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3. www.commonsensemedia.org › life-of-a-kingLife of a King Movie Review | Common Sense Media

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   Our review: Parents say: ( 2 ): Kids say: Not yet rated Rate movie. Despite an admirable performance by Gooding Jr., humanizing a complicated man who truly seems to have changed his life, this movie is nearly unbelievably predictable -- even if it is fact-based. The entire film seems like a mash-up of several other movies about educators and ...

   • 3/5
   • Director: Jake Goldberger

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

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   Permalink. 8/10. Inspiring. JayDoubleU84 13 March 2014. "Life of a King" is a good movie with a great story, good actors and an excellent Cuba Gooding Jr. as main character. It's all about morals, ethics and the meaning of life and constantly reminds us that we are responsible for our own actions.

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   Life of a King tells the story of Eugene Brown, an ex-convict who established a chess club for struggling students in the Washington D.C. area. Brown, played by Cuba Gooding Jr., had been ...

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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. After his release and re-entry into the workforce, Eugene developed and founded the Big Chair Chess Club to get ...

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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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   Is life of a king based on a true story?

   • For a movie about chess—a game in which strategy, smarts and staying a step ahead of your opponent are crucial—"Life of a King" is awfully formulaic and predictable. Based on the true story of ex-con-turned-youth-mentor Eugene Brown, director and co-writer Jake Goldberger's drama is earnest to a fault and hits all the inspiring notes you'd expect.

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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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   Why is Life of a King a must-watch movie?

   • Life of a King is a must-watch movie due to its high standard of acting and a non-wasteful script. Cuba Gooding Jr's charisma shines in this production.

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   After serving 18 years in prison, a man secures a job at a high school and forms a chess club to help inner-city youth make moves toward their future. Watch trailers & learn more.