Hennessy: Maurice Ashley, the Grandmaster (movie)

Hennessy: Maurice Ashley, the Grandmaster (movie)

  • Production country: US
  • Producer: Elliott Power
  • Production companies: Somesuch and Co.
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release date: 9/14/2020
  • Run time: 5 min.

Movie description

The film follows the rise of the chess player Maurice Ashley, the first black person to attain the title of Grandmaster.

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Maurice Ashley

Maurice Ashley

Role(s): Maurice Ashley

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Khari Jones

Khari Jones

Role(s): Young Maurice Ashley

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Willie 'Pop' Johnson

Willie 'Pop' Johnson

Role(s): Willie 'Pop' Johnson

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Fola Branco

Fola Branco

Role(s): Chess Oponent

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