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Chess enthusiasts and others are invited to the screening of a New Zealand film with a chess theme on August 11, a fundraiser for the Mangawhai Chess Club.
Released in 2014, The Dark Horse is described as “an inspiring true story based on the life of a charismatic, brilliant but little-known New Zealand hero and chess champion Genesis Potini.
Despite having to face challenges on his own, he finds purpose teaching chess to the children in his community in the hope of helping them avoid a life of crime and violence.”
Potini is played by Cliff Curtis (Once Were Warriors, Whale Rider, Boy).
The 5.30pm event at Mangawhai Movies aims to raise funds to help the club team take part in the Chess Power NZ Nationals in October.
The club meets at the Mangawhai Tavern on Tuesday afternoons. A
ll levels and ages are welcome, although under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Contact Tina on 021 689 988.
