The Masters of Disaster
Brief Synopsis
A film that tells the story of a group of inner-city black kids, the "Masters of Disaster," whose intelligence and self-esteem are greatly enhanced by their mastery of chess and their successes in chess competitions which propel them to national attention.
Cast & Crew
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Sonya Friedman
Director
Bob Cotter
Sonya Friedman
Writer
Cindy Kaplan Rooney
Editor
Patricia C Wetmore
Executive Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Masters of Disaster
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1986
Production Company
Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Technical Specs
Duration
30m
Synopsis
A film that tells the story of a group of inner-city black kids, the "Masters of Disaster," whose intelligence and self-esteem are greatly enhanced by their mastery of chess and their successes in chess competitions which propel them to national attention.
Director
Sonya Friedman
Director
Cast
Bob Cotter
Film Details
Also Known As
Masters of Disaster
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1986
Production Company
Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Technical Specs
Duration
30m
Award Nominations
Best Documentary Short Subject
1986
