Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking

117 mins | Drama | Dec. 18, 2020

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.

Critical Thinking

117 mins | Drama | Dec. 18, 2020

Critical Thinking
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.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers Cinema Veritas, NRSP, Perfect Balance
Original title Critical Thinking
Directors John Leguizamo
Writers Dito Montiel

Cast

John Leguizamo

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

Will Hochman

as Gil Luna

Jeffry Batista

as Marcel Martinez

Zora Casebere

as Chanayah

Ramses Jimenez

as Andre Lamar

Todd Allen Durkin

as Detective Ransone

Brandon Somers

as Harutyun Akopyan

Isaac Beverly

as Pickle

Ruben E.A. Brown

as Donny

Sydney Arroyo

as Cornelia

Carlos Guerrero

as Mr. Mann

Michele Lepe

as News Reporter

Tatum Price

as Flight Attendant