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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 is a 2014 biographical drama film based on the true story of Genesis Potini, a troubled chess champion who teaches chess to underprivileged children. The film stars Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, and Kirk Torrance, and has won 26 awards and received 16 nominations.
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- 2014-11-20
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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 insp...
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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.
- Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Kirk Torrance
- James Napier Robertson
- Broad Green Pictures
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The Dark Horse is a 2014 drama film based on the true story of Genesis Potini, a Māori chess champion with bipolar disorder. The film follows his struggle to save his chess club, his family and himself, and features Cliff Curtis and James Rolleston.