Critical Thinking
2020·Movie·
·1h 57min
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About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersRedemptionThe Human ConditionLove Conquers AllIdentity CrisisOvercoming PrejudiceFriendship
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersFamily BondsInspirational TeachingRacial DiscriminationAcademic AchievementUnderdog TriumphMentorshipPeer SupportChess Tournament
- Narrative
- Time
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
John Leguizamo, Zach Zamboni
Written by:
Dito Montiel
Produced by:
John J. Brunetti Jr., Harvey Chaplin, Scott M. Rosenfelt
Composed by:
Chris Hajian
