# Life of a King (2013)

> A former convict turns chess into a disciplined path toward redemption for teenagers navigating life in inner-city Washington, D.C.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/117789

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Jake Goldberger
- Cast: Cuba Gooding Jr., Malcolm M. Mays, Kevin Hendricks, Alani iLongwe, LisaGay Hamilton, Dennis Haysbert, Rachae Amber Thomas, Richard T. Jones
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2708254/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sincere, hopeful, uplifting, inspirational movie night, family viewing

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