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Critical Thinking

  • 2020
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 57m
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John Leguizamo in Critical Thinking (2020)
Based on a true story from 1998, five LatinX 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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The true story of the Miami Jackson High School chess team which was the first inner city team to win the U.S. National Chess Championship.The true story of the Miami Jackson High School chess team which was the first inner city team to win the U.S. National Chess Championship.The true story of the Miami Jackson High School chess team which was the first inner city team to win the U.S. National Chess Championship.

  • Director
    • John Leguizamo
  • Writer
    • Dito Montiel
  • Stars
    • John Leguizamo
    • Rachel Bay Jones
    • Michael Kenneth Williams
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    • Director
      • John Leguizamo
    • Writer
      • Dito Montiel
    • Stars
      • John Leguizamo
      • Rachel Bay Jones
      • Michael Kenneth Williams
    • 32User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
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    Top Cast74

    John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo
    • Mr. Martinez
    Rachel Bay Jones
    Rachel Bay Jones
    • Principal Kestel
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    • Mr. Roundtree
    Corwin C. Tuggles
    Corwin C. Tuggles
    • Sedrick Roundtree
    Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
    Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
    • Oelmy 'Ito' Paniagua
    • (as Jorge Lendeborg)
    Angel Bismark
    Angel Bismark
    • Rodelay Medina
    • (as Angel Bismark Curiel)
    Jeffry Batista
    Jeffry Batista
    • Marcel Martinez
    Will Hochman
    Will Hochman
    • Gil Luna
    Zora Casebere
    Zora Casebere
    • Chanayah
    Ramses Jimenez
    Ramses Jimenez
    • Andre
    Isaac Beverly
    Isaac Beverly
    • Pickle
    Todd Allen Durkin
    Todd Allen Durkin
    • Detective Ransone
    Dave Baez
    Dave Baez
    • Detective Vargas
    Dre C.
    • Michael Rivera
    Sydney Arroyo
    • Cornelia
    Mike Benitez
    Mike Benitez
    • Jitney Driver
    Kizra Deon
    Kizra Deon
    • Lawanda
    John Manzelli
    John Manzelli
    • Snooty Man
    • Director
      • John Leguizamo
    • Writer
      • Dito Montiel
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    • Trivia
      Martinez started the after-school chess club in 1992 after his teacher's lounge rounds of chess with another teacher sparked student interest. His playing partner left the school that year and students began challenging him to matches so the club was born.
    • Goofs
      During Ito's game at the regional tournament, both Ito and Martinez say that he is in "Zugzwang". However, in a real "Zugzwang" situation, a player loses only because he is forced to make a move, while Ito lose the same way even if it was his opponent's time to move, as he could take the pawn on d3 with the queen.
    • Quotes
      • Mr. Martinez: All right, now, people, this is gonna be very basic for some of you, but for the fish, or the newbies as I like to call you, this is gonna be eye opening because what you've got is 64 squares, 32 pieces, it doesn't matter how rich or poor you are, what Ivy League school you may go or you may not go to, what prison you hopefully never set foot in, because chess is the great equalizer.
    • Crazy credits
      Over the credits, there are interviews with the real people who the movie is based on.
    • Soundtracks
      What Would You Do
      Written by Timothy McNealy
      Performed by Timothy McNealy
      Published by Afrika Kuruvilla Kurian, BMI

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 4, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Eleştirel Düşünme
    • Filming locations
      • Miami, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Critical thinking
      • Cinema Veritas
      • Hialeah Park Studios
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,322
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 57m(117 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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