Critical Thinking (2020)

"Chess is the great equalizer"Movie

Audience Score

66

Critical Thinking

NR 1 hr 57 minSep 4th, 2020Drama

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

StarringJohn LeguizamoRachel Bay JonesMichael Kenneth Williams

DirectorJohn Leguizamo

WriterDito Montiel

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as Mario Martinez

Rachel Bay Jones

as Principal Kestel

Michael Kenneth Williams

as Mr. Roundtree

Corwin C. Tuggles

as Sedrick Roundtree

Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

as Ito Paniagua

Angel Bismark Curiel

as Rodelay Medina

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Avy Kaufman

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Jamie Kirkpatrick

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Executive Producer

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Danny Santiago

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Movie Details

On Digital & Streaming:September 4th, 2020 - Watch Now

Original Language:English

Executive Producers:John Leguizamo, Emilio Estefan, Carla Berkowitz, Harvey Chaplin

Production Companies:Cinema Veritas NRSP Perfect Balance

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