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Critical Thinking(2020)

Chess is the great equalizer

6.5(52)1h 57m2020-12-18

Drama

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.

Director:: John Leguizamo
Writers:: Dito Montiel
Producers:: Jason Mandl, Scott M. Rosenfelt
Cinematographer:: Zach Zamboni
Composer:: Chris Hajian
Production:: Cinema Veritas, NRSP, Perfect Balance
Status:: Released

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Cast

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Mario Martinez

Rachel Bay Jones

Rachel Bay Jones

Principal Kestel

Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth Williams

Mr. Roundtree

Corwin C. Tuggles

Corwin C. Tuggles

Sedrick Roundtree

Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

Ito Paniagua

Angel Bismark Curiel

Angel Bismark Curiel

Rodelay Medina

Will Hochman

Will Hochman

Gil Luna

Jeffry Batista

Jeffry Batista

Marcel Martinez

Zora Casebere

Zora Casebere

Chanayah

Ramses Jimenez

Ramses Jimenez

Andre Lamar

Todd Allen Durkin

Todd Allen Durkin

Detective Ransone

Brandon Somers

Brandon Somers

Harutyun Akopyan