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Life of a King

Film · 2013

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Jake Goldbergerwriter · director
  2. David Scottwriter
  3. Dan Wetzelwriter
  4. Julie Garcéseditor
  5. Eric V. Hachikiancomposer
  6. Mark Schwartzbardcinematographer
  7. Dominic Ottersbachproducer
  8. Tatiana Kellyproducer
  9. Jim Youngproducer

On screen

  1. Kevin Hendrickslead actor
  2. Malcolm M. Mayslead actor
  3. Alani iLongwelead actor
  4. Cuba Gooding Jr.lead actor
  5. Jaida - Iman Benjaminsupporting actor
  6. Rachae Amber Thomassupporting actor
  7. Rickey Brownsupporting actor
  8. Paula Jai Parkersupporting actor
  9. Richard T. Jonessupporting actor
  10. LisaGay Hamiltonsupporting actor
  11. Dennis Haysbertsupporting actor
  12. George Dickguest actor
  13. Glenn Fontaneguest actor
  14. Hammerton Killickguest actor
  15. Ketra Longguest actor
  16. Meakil Bellguest actor
  17. Paul Tullyguest actor
  18. Thurston Hillguest actor
  19. Pepi Sonugaguest actor
  20. Jordan Callowayguest actor
  21. Derrick L. McMillonguest actor
  22. Chidi Ajufoguest actor
  23. J.D. Walshguest actor
  24. Lyn Alicia Hendersonguest actor
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From the people who made Life of a King

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  8. A Walk in the Woods2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. The Words2012 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  11. Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. The Catcher Was a Spy2018 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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Through the cast

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  60. Why Did I Get Married Too?Richard T. Jones2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. Why Did I Get Married?Richard T. Jones2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  63. Machete KillsCuba Gooding Jr.2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  66. Kung Fu Panda: The Awesome Secrets CollectionDennis Haysbert2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  76. Jackie BrownLisaGay Hamilton1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  79. Jury DutyRichard T. Jones1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  80. Absolute PowerDennis Haysbert1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. American Crime StoryCuba Gooding Jr.2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
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  84. What's Love Got to Do with ItRichard T. Jones1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  85. The Day Shall ComeMalcolm M. Mays2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  86. My Baby's DaddyPaula Jai Parker2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  87. Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the MastersDennis Haysbert2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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