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In this inspiring drama based on actual events, Cliff Curtis plays Genesis Potini, a Maori speed-chess champion from New Zealand who suffers from bipolar disorder. Searching for meaning in his life, Potini decides to mentor disadvantaged children at the Eastern Knights chess club; through his work there, he finds an escape from his demons and the youths obtain the confidence they need to compete against their more privileged opponents. Directed by James Napier Robertson. Wayne Hapi, Kirk Torrance, and James Rolleston co-star.