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The Dark Horse is based on the real-life story of Genesis Potini, a brilliant New Zealand chess player who suffered from severe bipolar disorder. The film begins with him walking down a street in the rain, before walking into an antique store and playing a chess game with himself.
Nov 20, 2014 · The Dark Horse: Directed by James Napier Robertson. With Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Kirk Torrance, Miriama McDowell. A brilliant but troubled New Zealand chess champion finds purpose by teaching underprivileged children about the rules of chess and life.
Jun 11, 2014 · The Dark Horse Official Trailer (2014) - Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston Movie HD. Rotten Tomatoes Indie. 2.29M subscribers. Subscribed. 1.4K. 574K views 10 years ago. Subscribe to TRAILERS:...
Jun 11, 2014 · Starring an extraordinary NZ cast; Cliff Curtis (Whale Rider and Boy), James Rolleston (Boy) and Kirk Torrance (Outrageous Fortune) The Dark Horse is an inspiring true story based on the...
The Dark Horse. 2014 · 2 hr 5 min. R. Drama · Independent. Inspired by the true story of speed chess player Genesis Potini whose bipolar disorder resets his life as a teacher of the game to disadvantaged kids. Audio Languages: English. Subtitles: English. Starring: Cliff Curtis James Rolleston Kirk Torrance Barry Te Hira Miriama McDowell.
Apr 1, 2016 · Parents need to know that The Dark Horse is a biopic about a Māori New Zealand chess champion who's struggling with bipolar disorder. The movie is rich with empathy and heart, though balanced by a harsh reality. Māori people, tradition, and culture are positively shown.
Apr 25, 2015 · Overview. One-time Maori speed-chess champ, Genesis Potini, lives with a bi-polar disorder and must overcome prejudice and violence in the battle to save his struggling chess club, his family and ultimately, himself. James Napier.
Watch The Dark Horse (2014) free starring Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Kirk Torrance and directed by James Napier. The true story of New Zealand chess champion Genesis Potini (Curtis), a man who, despite having to face challenges on his own, finds purpose teaching chess to the children in his community in the hope of helping them avoid a life ...
Apr 1, 2016 · It is considered as one of the best Kiwi films ever. Inspired by a real person with the severe bipolar disorder. The story centres on the character Genesis Potini, a chess prodigy. Despite his mental issue, he forms a chess club called the Eastern Knights where the underprivileged kids are trained.
The Dark Horse is a 2014 New Zealand drama film written and directed by James Napier Robertson and starring Cliff Curtis and James Rolleston.
