The Chess Players of New York

WORLD PREMIERE / Documentary Short Competition / 9 mins

GENRE: DOCUMENTARY

Description

"The outcome of your game is limited because you haven't developed all your pieces." While serving 22 years in prison, Damion "Focus" Coppedge found refuge in the game of chess. After hearing about the positive impacts of New York's last remaining chess shop on his community, Focus vows to follow suit and help others in traumatic situations find healing through chess.

Cast/Crew

Director/Writer: Vern Moen

Producer: David De Rothschild

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