Critical Thinking

Movie 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.

Cast

John Leguizamo

Mario Martinez

Rachel Bay Jones

Principal Kestel

Michael Kenneth Williams

Mr. Roundtree

Corwin C. Tuggles

Sedrick Roundtree

Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

Ito Paniagua

Angel Bismark Curiel

Rodelay Medina

Will Hochman

Gil Luna

Jeffry Batista

Marcel Martinez