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Critical Thinking streaming

2020 Movie United States Drama 117 min Ages 12+

By: John Leguizamo With: Michael Kenneth Williams, Angel Bismark Curiel, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Will Hochman, John Leguizamo

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.

Filmium rating

65%

Mood

Determined

Hopeful

Inspiring

Reflective

Serious

Cast & Crew

John Leguizamo

Dito Montiel

Will Hochman

Corwin C. Tuggles

Jorge Lendeborg Jr.

Angel Bismark Curiel

Michael Kenneth Williams

Rachel Bay Jones

Biographical

Corwin Tuggles

Diverse Cast

Ensemble Cast

Budget

Independent

Low-Budget

Modest

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused

Dialogue-Driven

Documentary-Style

Emotional Storytelling

Handheld

Naturalistic

Realism

Realistic Portrayal

Narrative Structure

Based On A True Story

Character-Driven

Chronological

Linear

Pace

Engaging

Moderate

Reflective

Steady

Story-Driven

Runtime

Compact

Short

Soundtrack

Dramatic Score

Emotional

Inspiring

Motivational Music

Score-Driven

Style

Biographical

Drama

Dramatic

Realistic

Time-Period

1998

Late 90S

Central Conflict

Financial Struggles

Overcoming Adversity

Personal Dilemmas

Team Dynamics

Winning Championship

Characters

Students

Teachers

Teenagers

Underdogs

Ending

Champions Crowned

Inspiring

Triumphant

Uplifting

Victorious

Historical Context

1998

Late 90S

Key Plot Points

Drug Dealer Interference

Fundraising Efforts

Regional And State Tournaments

Team Fundraising

Team Recruitment

Tournament Victories

Plot

Coming-Of-Age

High School Chess Team

Inner-City Miami

Overcoming Adversity

Personal Growth

Teamwork

Underdogs

Setting

1990S

Inner-City Miami

Miami

School Environment

Urban

Urban Neighborhood

Shooting Location

Miami

Urban Schools

Theme

Education

Overcoming Adversity

Perseverance

Personal Growth

Resilience

Teamwork

Genre

Biographical

Biography

Drama

Sports

Audiences

Educators

Families

Family

Teenagers

Teens

Urban Youth

Young Adults

Titles

Critical Thinking

Échec et Mat

Королевский гамбит [Critical Thinking (2019)]

Reception

94% On Rotten Tomatoes

Audience Approval

Critical Acclaim

Critically Acclaimed

Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2020

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