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    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.

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    Jan 17, 2014 · 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. Brown's story is a good one, though, and solid performances—especially from star Cuba Gooding Jr.—elevate the film slightly above the familiar trappings of ...

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    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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    Jan 17, 2014 · Yahoo Sportswriter Dan Wetzel’s ‘Life of a King’ Tells True Tale of Bank Robber Turned Chess Mentor. Cuba Gooding Jr. and Dennis Haysbert star in the real story of ex-con-turned-mentor...

  7. www.washingtonpost.com › goingoutguide › moviesMovie review: In ‘Life of a King,’ chess becomes an allegory ...

    Jan 16, 2014 · Inspired by the true story of Eugene Brown , a Washington ex-con who founded a chess club for at-risk teens in the 1990s, the film drives home two messages — think before you move and...

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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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    Life of a King is the true story of one man's inspiring mission to better the future of inner-city youth in Washington, D.C. After being incarcerated for 18 years, Eugene Brown established the Big Chair Chess Club to help pull kids off the streets.

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