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The Dark Horse( 2014)

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Bravery is contagious

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Cliff Curtis

      Genesis

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      James Rolleston

      Mana

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      Kirk Torrance

      Noble

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      Sia Trokenheim

      Nurse

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      Andrew Grainger

      Clive

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      Xavier Horan

      Jedi

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      Roseanne Liang

      Nurse

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      Miriama McDowell

      Sandy

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      Rachel House

      Vagrant Woman

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      Wayne Hapi

      Ariki

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      Lionel Wellington

      Rip

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      Niwa Whatuira

      Michael

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      John Robertson

      Chess Coach #1

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      James Napier Robertson

      Dave

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    A 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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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • chess
    • new zealand
    • based on true story
    • bipolar
    • auckland