Cuba Gooding Jr.
Eugene Brown
Search results
Plot. The film tells the true story of Eugene Brown ( Cuba Gooding Jr. ), an ex-convict who starts the Big Chair Chess Club for inner-city youths in Washington, D.C. Eugene is in prison where "Chess Man" gambles cigarettes with him over games of chess. Nearing release, Eugene is concerned about not having friends on the outside anymore.
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? If you've ever seen a movie before, the answer to these questions is never really in doubt.
May 8, 2014 · Life of a King: Directed by Jake Goldberger. With Cuba Gooding Jr., Dennis Haysbert, George Dick, Thurston Hill III. Ex-felon, Eugene Brown, establishes a Chess Club for inner city teenagers in Washington, D.C.
- (7.7K)
- Drama
- Jake Goldberger
- 2014-05-08
People also ask
Is life of a king a true story?
Is life of a King released in India?
Where can I watch life of a king?
Is life of a king a good movie?
Jan 17, 2014 · 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.
- (14)
- Jake Goldberger
- PG-13
- Cuba Gooding Jr.
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.
- Jake Goldberger
- Sandie Angulo Chen
- Millennium Films
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.
The plot follows Simba, a young lion who must embrace his role as the rightful king of his homeland following the murder of his father, Mufasa, at the hands of his uncle, Scar . Plans for a remake of 1994's The Lion King were confirmed in September 2016 following box office successes for Disney remakes such as The Jungle Book (2016).
