Critical Thinking (2020)

Chess is the great equalizer

Critical Thinking (2020) poster

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.

Director: John Leguizamo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 117 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Chris Hajian
Cinematography: Zach Zamboni
Editing: Jamie Kirkpatrick
Production: Cinema Veritas, NRSP, Perfect Balance
Country: United States of America
Language: Español, English
Original Language: en

Themes

Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

high school, chess, miami, florida, based on true story, chess tournament

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Critical Thinking?
Critical Thinking was directed by John Leguizamo.
Who stars in Critical Thinking?
Critical Thinking stars John Leguizamo, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams, Corwin C. Tuggles, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Angel Bismark Curiel.
How long is Critical Thinking?
Critical Thinking has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
What genre is Critical Thinking?
Critical Thinking is a Drama film.
Where was Critical Thinking produced?
Critical Thinking was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Critical Thinking?
The themes of Critical Thinking include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.