Watch this when
Brooklyn Castle
the nerves before the first move ♟️
Who it's for
The film is full of the jittery thrill before a big match: travelling to nationals, sitting down at the board, waiting for results.
Keyed up, nervous→Encouraged and proud
Feelings it meets
What it is
Katie Dellamaggiore's documentary follows five members of the chess team at I.S. 318, a Brooklyn public junior high where most students come from families below the poverty line, and which has won more national chess titles than any other school.
Where to find it
Check JustWatch for current streaming and rental availability; aired on PBS POV.
Before you start
Heads up: Mild language.
Age: PG
Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once.William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Act 2, Scene 2
