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Critical Thinking

Chess is the great equalizer

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.

20201h 57mNRDrama

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About Critical Thinking

Directors
John Leguizamo
Cast
John Leguizamo, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams, Corwin C. Tuggles, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Angel Bismark Curiel
Genres
Drama
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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