The Dark Horse
“Bravery is contagious”
DramaHistory
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.
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A raw, unflinching look at a brilliant mind battling inner demons and external prejudice. It's a story of hope found in unexpected places, with a quiet intensity that lingers long after the credits roll.
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chessnew zealandbased on true storybipolarauckland
