Critical Thinking

Plot Summary

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.

Top 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