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Critical Thinking
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Critical Thinking

2020-12-18 · 117 min · ★ 6.5

Drama

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.

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Directors
John Leguizamo
Production companies
Cinema Veritas, NRSP, Perfect Balance
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John LeguizamoJohn LeguizamoMario Martinez
Rachel Bay JonesRachel Bay JonesPrincipal Kestel
Michael Kenneth WilliamsMichael Kenneth WilliamsMr. Roundtree
Corwin C. TugglesCorwin C. TugglesSedrick Roundtree
Jorge Lendeborg Jr.Jorge Lendeborg Jr.Ito Paniagua
Angel Bismark CurielAngel Bismark CurielRodelay Medina
Will HochmanWill HochmanGil Luna
Jeffry BatistaMarcel Martinez
Zora CasebereChanayah
Ramses JimenezRamses JimenezAndre Lamar
Todd Allen DurkinTodd Allen DurkinDetective Ransone
Brandon SomersBrandon SomersHarutyun Akopyan
Isaac BeverlyPickle
Ruben E. A. BrownRuben E. A. BrownDonny
Sydney ArroyoSydney ArroyoCornelia
Carlos GuerreroCarlos GuerreroMr. Mann
Michele LepeNews Reporter
Tatum PriceTatum PriceFlight Attendant

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