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Chess is the great equalizer - Critical Thinking
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Title: Critical Thinking

Release Date: 18 Dec 2020

Runtime: 1h 57m

Genre: Drama

Director: Cinema Veritas, NRSP, Perfect Balance

Production Companies: Cinema Veritas, NRSP, Perfect Balance

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.6 (42 votes)

Cast

  • Mario Martinez: John Leguizamo
  • Principal Kestel: Rachel Bay Jones
  • Mr. Roundtree: Michael Kenneth Williams
  • Sedrick Roundtree: Corwin C. Tuggles
  • Ito Paniagua: Jorge Lendeborg Jr.
  • Rodelay Medina: Angel Bismark Curiel
  • Gil Luna: Will Hochman
  • Marcel Martinez: Jeffry Batista
  • Chanayah: Zora Casebere
  • Andre Lamar: Ramses Jimenez
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