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Critical Thinking(2020)
Status: Released
Date: 2020-12-18
65%
47 Votes
Time: 1h 57m
Chess is the great equalizer
Overview:
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.
Languages: Spanish, English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Cinema Veritas
NRSP
Perfect Balance
Movie: Critical Thinking
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Leguizamo
Mario Martinez
Rachel Bay Jones
Principal Kestel
Michael Kenneth Williams
Mr. Roundtree
Corwin C. Tuggles
Sedrick Roundtree
Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
Ito Paniagua
Angel Bismark Curiel
Rodelay Medina
Will Hochman
Gil Luna
Zora Casebere
Chanayah
Ramses Jimenez
Andre Lamar
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