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Critical Thinking (2020)

2020-12-18 · 1h 57m · EN
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Chess is the great equalizer

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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John LeguizamoDirectorDito MontielWriter

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John LeguizamoJohn LeguizamoMario MartinezRachel Bay JonesRachel Bay JonesPrincipal KestelMichael Kenneth WilliamsMichael Kenneth WilliamsMr. RoundtreeCorwin C. TugglesCorwin C. TugglesSedrick RoundtreeJorge Lendeborg Jr.Jorge Lendeborg Jr.Ito PaniaguaAngel Bismark CurielAngel Bismark CurielRodelay MedinaWill HochmanWill HochmanGil LunaJeffry BatistaJeffry BatistaMarcel MartinezZora CasebereZora CasebereChanayahRamses JimenezRamses JimenezAndre LamarTodd Allen DurkinTodd Allen DurkinDetective RansoneBrandon SomersBrandon SomersHarutyun Akopyan

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Based on a true storyHigh schoolMiami, floridaChessChess tournamentBased on true story

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityBased On A True Story · High School · Miami FloridaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference24240Actor preference24240 · 237522 · 36789Country preferenceUs

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What is Critical Thinking about?

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.

How long is Critical Thinking?

Critical Thinking has a runtime of 117 minutes.