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The Dark Horse
Drama 2016 2 hr 4 min
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An inspiring true story based on the life of charismatic and brilliant chess champion, Genesis Potini. His emotionally-charged story is about finding the courage to lead, despite his own struggles – finding purpose and hope in passing on his gift to the children of his community.
Drama 2016 2 hr 4 min
R
Starring Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Kirk Torrance
Director James Napier Robertson

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The Dark Horse
  • DRAMA
An inspiring true story based on the life of charismatic and brilliant chess champion, Genesis Potini. His emotionally-charged story is about finding the courage to lead, despite his own struggles – finding purpose and hope in passing on his gift to the children of his community.

Soulful story about chess, mental illness, and redemption.

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  • Fresh 64
  • Rotten 2

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Studio
Broad Green Pictures
Released
2016
Run Time
2 hr 4 min
Rated
R For language throughout, and drug use.
Region of Origin
New Zealand

© 2014 Four Knights Film

Languages

Original Audio
English, English (New Zealand), English (Australia), English (United Kingdom)
Audio and Subtitles
English (United States) (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, AAC, CC, SDH), Spanish (Latin America) (AAC)

Accessibility

Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.

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