24 Jul 2008
Underdogs
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The Mighty Pawns
Inner city kids are given new direction when they are convinced to join the school chess team.
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Alfonso Ribeiro Frank
Rosalind Cash Mrs. Robinson
Paul Winfield Mr. Wright
Terence Knox Steve Grenowski
Shawn Harrison Tiny
Desreta Jackson Lucy
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