The Dark Horse

The Dark Horse

Bravery is contagious

2014 · 124 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, History

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.

Directed by James Napier Robertson · Written by James Napier Robertson

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