Life of a King(2013)
“The endgame is the only thing that'll set you free.”
Overview
The true story of one man's mission to give inner city kids of Washington DC something he never had - a future. After being incarcerated for eighteen years, Eugene Brown established the Big Chair Chess Club to get kids off the streets and working towards lives they never believed they were capable of. This is his inspirational story.
Director
Jake Goldberger
Cast
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Eugene Brown
Malcolm M. Mays
as Tahime
Kevin Hendricks
as Peanut
Alani iLongwe
as Clifton
LisaGay Hamilton
as Sheila King
Dennis Haysbert
as Searcy
Rachae Amber Thomas
as Katrina
Richard T. Jones
as Perry
Paula Jai Parker
as Gina Sanders
Jaida - Iman Benjamin
as Rhonda
Rickey Brown
as Erik
Pepi Sonuga
as Michelle
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
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Where can I watch Life of a King?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Life of a King (2013).
What is Life of a King about?▼
The true story of one man's mission to give inner city kids of Washington DC something he never had - a future. After being incarcerated for eighteen years, Eugene Brown established the Big Chair Chess Club to get kids off the streets and working towards lives they never believed they were capable of. This is his inspirational story.
Who directed Life of a King?▼
Life of a King was directed by Jake Goldberger and released in 2013. It is a drama film.
How long is Life of a King?▼
Life of a King has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Life of a King?▼
The cast of Life of a King includes Cuba Gooding Jr. as Eugene Brown, Malcolm M. Mays as Tahime, Kevin Hendricks as Peanut, Alani iLongwe as Clifton, LisaGay Hamilton as Sheila King and more.
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