Over 65 percent of students at I.S. 318 come from homes below the federal poverty level, yet the school has the top junior high school chess team in the U.S.
“Imagine a school where the cool kids are the chess team. Welcome to I.S. 318”
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Over 65 percent of students at I.S. 318 come from homes below the federal poverty level, yet the school has the top junior high school chess team in the U.S.
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I.S. 318 in Brooklyn, New York, is home to the nation's top junior high school chess team. The documentary follows five team members from April 2009 to June 2010 as they navigate the challenges of school and life. Despite budget cuts threatening their program, the students and their dedicated educators strive for success. The team made history as the first middle school to win the United States Chess Federation's national high school championship. The film premiered at the South by Southwest festival on March 11, 2012.
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Why Watch
- Meet the talented chess team at I.S. 318.
- Follow five students over a year of competition.
- See how chess changes lives in an inner-city school.
Did You Know
- Brooklyn Castle premiered at SXSW on March 11, 2012.
- The film has a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 45 reviews.
- I.S. 318 is the first middle school to win the national high school chess championship.
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What school is featured in Brooklyn Castle?
Brooklyn Castle focuses on Intermediate School 318, an inner-city public school in Brooklyn, New York.
When did Brooklyn Castle premiere?
Brooklyn Castle premiered at the South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival on March 11, 2012.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes rating for Brooklyn Castle?
Brooklyn Castle has a rating of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 45 reviews.
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