Ted Talk with Eugene Brown… Life of a King
There is a wave of chess awareness stemming from the TV series “Queen’s Gambit,” but there are a growing number of movies with chess as the recurring theme. Several years ago “Life of a King” hit the movie theaters and was a movie based on the life of Eugene Brown, who spent 18 years in federal prisons on the east coast.
With all the excitement of the fantastical “Queen’s Gambit” Netflix series, there is a wonderful story that we must continue to revisit because it shows the true power of chess as a reformative tool. It is not a movie based on someone attempting stardom or trying to become a Grandmaster, but someone who is merely trying to find a way to chart a course in life and using chess as a powerful tool.
Brown gave a Ted Talk a few years back and talked about his story. Although he didn’t mention the movie “Life of a King,” it remains a must-see and stars renowned actor Cuba Gooding Jr. who plays Brown in the movie. He still runs the Big Chair Chess Club in the DC area.
To appreciate this story even more, listen to Brown’s inspiring talk!
Video by TedxHickory
I never comment of theses but hearing your story is and was an inspiration, although life is hard at times we can always learn from our mistakes and inspire others this is the message that was taught to me while watching the movie and reading the blog. Thanks again for being an inspiration to others and pushing the needle forward in someone else life. God bless you??
Thanks for posting Antoine!
He is still going strong. He did a TedX talk recently.
Video by TedxHickory
Intriguing. I just finished the movie followed by this calm. Talk. Bot were stress relievers for me. I’m grateful.
I just finished watching “Life of a King.” excellent movie. I am so inspired by Eugene Brown. I was also born in 1946. I went to Espanola’s Beauty School in 1965. I am from Texas. And I want to do my part.
Thanks fo giving me an opportunity to write this email.
Sincerely and bless this organization.
Joyce Davis