Brooklyn Castle
“Imagine a school where the cool kids are the chess team. Welcome to I.S. 318”
Synopsis
Brooklyn Castle is a documentary about I.S. 318 – an inner-city school where more than 65 percent of students are from homes with incomes below the federal poverty level – that also happens to have the best, most winning junior high school chess team in the country. (If Albert Einstein, who was rated 1800, were to join the team, he’d only rank fifth best.) Chess has transformed the school from one cited in 2003 as a “school in need of improvement” to one of New York City’s best. But a series of recession-driven public school budget cuts now threaten to undermine those hard-won successes.
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Brooklyn Castle - In theaters now [OFFICIAL TRAILER]
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$219K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katie Dellamaggiore
- Original Score
- B. Satz
- Original Title
- Brooklyn Castle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $219K
- Production Studios
- Rescued Media, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katie Dellamaggiore
B. Satz
Brian Schulz
Nelson Dellamaggiore
Brian Schulz, Geoff Gibson, Katie Dellamaggiore, Nelson Dellamaggiore, Robert McLellan
Department Leadership Roster
Katie Dellamaggiore
Director
Brian Schulz
Producer
Brian Schulz
Director of Photography
Nelson Dellamaggiore
Editor
Katie Dellamaggiore
Producer
Nelson Dellamaggiore
Producer
B. Satz
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brooklyn Castle
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What is Brooklyn Castle about?
Brooklyn Castle is a documentary about I.S. 318 – an inner-city school where more than 65 percent of students are from homes with incomes below the federal poverty level – that also happens to have the best, most winning junior high school chess team in the country. (If Albert Einstein, who was rated 1800, were to join the team, he’d only rank fifth best.) Chess has transformed the school from one cited in 2003 as a “school in need of improvement” to one of New York City’s best. But a series of recession-driven public school budget cuts now threaten to undermine those hard-won successes.
Who directed Brooklyn Castle?
Brooklyn Castle was directed by Katie Dellamaggiore.
Who stars in Brooklyn Castle?
The principal cast of Brooklyn Castle includes John Galvin, Elizabeth Vicary, Rochelle Ballantyne, Pobo Efekoro, Justus Williams.
When was Brooklyn Castle released and how long is it?
Brooklyn Castle was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did Brooklyn Castle make at the box office?
Brooklyn Castle grossed $219K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Brooklyn Castle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brooklyn Castle was composed by B. Satz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brooklyn Castle?
Brooklyn Castle holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).