The Man in the Red Beret
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.
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.
Director: Derek Bridges
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 102 min
Cast
- Jude Acers - Documentary subject
Cinematography: Kaitlin Hanrahan
Editing: Derek Bridges
Language: English
Budget: $10
Original Language: en
Keywords
chess, new orleans, louisiana, french quarter
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man in the Red Beret about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Man in the Red Beret?
- The Man in the Red Beret was directed by Derek Bridges.
- Who stars in The Man in the Red Beret?
- The Man in the Red Beret stars Jude Acers.
- How long is The Man in the Red Beret?
- The Man in the Red Beret has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Man in the Red Beret?
- The Man in the Red Beret is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of The Man in the Red Beret?
- The Man in the Red Beret had a budget of $10.