Critical Thinking (2020)

12/18/2020 (US) • 1h 57m

Drama

Chess is the great equalizer

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

John Leguizamo

Mario Martinez

Rachel Bay Jones

Principal Kestel

Corwin C. Tuggles

Sedrick Roundtree

Angel Bismark Curiel

Rodelay Medina

Will Hochman

Gil Luna

Jeffry Batista

Marcel Martinez


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

high school

chess

miami, florida

based on true story

chess tournament

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