Here's the blurb from the A&E (Arts & Entertainment) cable television network:
Ted Danson stars in this inspirational story based on the life of English teacher David MacEnulty, who struggled to improve the lives of poor children in the South Bronx. MacEnulty went into an inner-city school, taught a group of students to play chess, and took them into the elitist world of chess competition where they defeated players from private schools and learned that they could achieve anything if they believed in themselves. Directed by Allen Hughes. (2005)
I'm pleased that chess will receive some excellent publicity, but as one who has had the privilege of working with Dave MacEnulty, I'm even more pleased that he is receiving the recognition he deserves. You can find much more about the program here; show times here and here. (For the research-impaired, the first showing is Tuesday, December 6 at 8 pm ET.)
[Hat tip: Brian Karen]