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Critical Thinking (2020)

Poster for Critical Thinking

Chess is the great equalizer

Based on a true story from 1998, five Latino and Black teenagers from the toughest underserved ghetto in Miami fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Leguizamo
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    Mario Martinez John Leguizamo
  • Profile picture of Rachel Bay Jones
    Principal Kestel Rachel Bay Jones
  • Profile picture of Michael Kenneth Williams
    Mr. Roundtree Michael Kenneth Williams
  • Profile picture of Corwin C. Tuggles
    Sedrick Roundtree Corwin C. Tuggles
  • Profile picture of Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
    Ito Paniagua Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
  • Profile picture of Angel Bismark Curiel
    Rodelay Medina Angel Bismark Curiel
  • Profile picture of Will Hochman
    Gil Luna Will Hochman
  • Profile picture of Zora Casebere
    Chanayah Zora Casebere

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Keywords

  • high school
  • chess
  • miami, florida
  • based on true story
  • chess tournament