Critical Thinking
Drama
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.
2020-12-18
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Cast
Director
John Leguizamo
John Leguizamo as Mario Martinez
Rachel Bay Jones as Principal Kestel
Michael Kenneth Williams as Mr. Roundtree
Corwin C. Tuggles as Sedrick Roundtree
Jorge Lendeborg Jr. as Ito Paniagua
Angel Bismark Curiel as Rodelay Medina
Will Hochman as Gil Luna
Ramses Jimenez as Andre Lamar
Todd Allen Durkin as Detective Ransone
Brandon Somers as Harutyun Akopyan
Ruben E. A. Brown as Donny
Sydney Arroyo as Cornelia
Carlos Guerrero as Mr. Mann
Tatum Price as Flight Attendant