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Feature film — 2020

Critical Thinking (2020)

6.51h 57mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 53 votes.

Cinema Veritas / NRSP / Perfect Balance

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Director: John Leguizamo

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Cast & crew

John Leguizamo as Mario Martinez

John Leguizamo

Mario Martinez

Rachel Bay Jones as Principal Kestel

Rachel Bay Jones

Principal Kestel

Michael Kenneth Williams as Mr. Roundtree

Michael Kenneth Williams

Mr. Roundtree

Corwin C. Tuggles as Sedrick Roundtree

Corwin C. Tuggles

Sedrick Roundtree

Jorge Lendeborg Jr. as Ito Paniagua

Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

Ito Paniagua

Angel Bismark Curiel as Rodelay Medina

Angel Bismark Curiel

Rodelay Medina

Will Hochman as Gil Luna

Will Hochman

Gil Luna

J

Jeffry Batista

Marcel Martinez

Z

Zora Casebere

Chanayah

Ramses Jimenez as Andre Lamar

Ramses Jimenez

Andre Lamar

Todd Allen Durkin as Detective Ransone

Todd Allen Durkin

Detective Ransone

Brandon Somers as Harutyun Akopyan

Brandon Somers

Harutyun Akopyan

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