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Odysseus’ Gambit

Odysseus’ Gambit

Director: Àlex Lora | Countries of production: Spain, United States | Year: 2011 | Length: 12 min

Language: English | Age: 8+ years

Genres: Documentary |

Topics: Art & Media in Social Change, Migration

| Regions: USA

Odysseus’ Gambit is a documentary on the life of Saravuth Inn – a Cambodian immigrant – who indulges himself in the game of chess, in the heart of New York City, with the hope that with the lessons learned from the board, he may yet find a better position in life.

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