Endgame

Story

Synopsis

Since he was 5 yrs old, Jose's abuelita taught him to play chess like his grandfather who was a champion in Mexico. Now as part of the Brownsville school team, Jose has the chance to use his skills and for once in his life, finds himself in the spotlight, as he tries to help his team make it to the Texas state finals. As their coach, Mr. Alvarado, teaches his students the meaning of perseverance and team effort in the face of adversity, Jose discovers his own strengths and uses them to bring his broken family together.

Director

Carmen Marrón

Writers

Hector Salinas, Carmen Marrón

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

25 September 2015

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Rico Rodriguez

  Jose

• 

  Efren Ramirez

  Mr. Alvarado

• 

  Ivonne Coll

  Abuelita

• 

  Justina Machado

  Karla

• 

  Jon Gries

  Principal Thomas

• 

  Valente Rodriguez

  Coach Stevens

• Alina Herrera

  Dani

• Xavier Gonzalez

  Miguel

• Cassie Brennan

  Sandy

• Ivan Cisneros

  Peter

• Alesia Orta

  Suzie

• Golbanoo Setayesh

  Brownsville Brainiacs