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The Man in the Red Beret
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The Man in the Red Beret

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1h 42m
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Chess Master Jude Acers has set up his "World Chess Table" on Decatur Street in the New Orleans French Quarter since 1981, where he plays all comers for five bucks a "lesson game." This is his story.

Overview

He wears a red beret to make it easy for folks to find him on a busy New Orleans French Quarter street, where he's set up a folding table and a couple of chessboards since 1981. He takes on all comers for $5 a game. He's probably the most famous chess player you've never heard of—until now.

Genres

Documentary

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The Man in the Red Beret Trailers

Cast

Jude Acers

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Jude Acers