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Review 1DiscussionA review by Reno
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Written by Reno on Thu Aug 04 2016
> Something positive to focus on.
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 film follows his own struggle, as well as his fight for other Maori descent youngsters not to fall prey for the wrong paths. In that perspective, it was very well told tale.
It is not another 'Once Were Warriors', but it had its moments. Especially the Maor...
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Released
Original Language
English
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Keywords
- chess
- new zealand
- based on true story
- bipolar
- auckland