The Masters of disaster

Duration: 30

Year Published: 1985

Creator: Indiana University Audio-Visual Center

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: The story of an inner-city teacher, Bob Cotter, and eight Black elementary school children who challenged some skeptical observers by organizing a chess team and going on to win a national championship. Called the Masters of Disaster, a label they adopted during their early struggles, the team is shown at practice, in school, in competition, on a trip to Japan, and during a visit with the President of the United States.

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