Drama · United States of America · 2020 · 1h 57m

Critical Thinking

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Director
John Leguizamo
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
Crew
Zach Zamboni — Director of Photography Jamie Kirkpatrick — Editor Chris Hajian — Original Music Composer Dito Montiel — Writer Scott M. Rosenfelt — Producer Jason Mandl — Producer
Tagline

Chess is the great equalizer

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
high schoolchessmiami, floridabased on true storychess tournament
Key Collaborators
John Leguizamo Director Zach Zamboni Director of Photography Jamie Kirkpatrick Editor Chris Hajian Original Music Composer Dito Montiel Writer Scott M. Rosenfelt Producer Jason Mandl Producer J. Mark Harrington Production Design Danny Santiago Costume Design
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