Wed, 17 Jul
|Dome Cinema and Bar
The Dark Horse | Dome Spotlight Screening
The Dark Horse is an inspiring true story based on the life of a charismatic, brilliant, but little-known New Zealand hero and chess champion - Genesis Potini.
Time & Location
17 Jul 2024, 6:30 pm
Dome Cinema and Bar, 38 Childers Road, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
About the event
Filmed right here in Gisborne and starring an extraordinary New Zealand cast, The Dark Horse is an inspiring true story based on the life of a charismatic, brilliant, but little-known New Zealand hero and chess champion - Genesis Potini. Cliff Curtis (Whale Rider, Sunshine) leads this true Kiwi story as Genesis Potini, the speed-chess prodigy from New Zealand. Battling severe bipolar disorder, Genesis finds purpose in coaching a local chess club. After being released from a mental institution, Genesis moves in with his distant gang-affiliated brother and teenage nephew (James Rolleston). With no desire to stay in the gang house all day, Genesis joins the local Gisborne chess club, where he hopes to somehow coach its youthful and diverse members to a national championship.
View the trailer here.
Bar and Dining from 5 pm.
The film starts at 6.30 pm.
End times are approximate and vary from night to night.
Bookings are essential. Text the Dome Cinema with your name, date, movie and number of people to 027 590 2117.