"Let the whole system give up on them... But you know what, I ain't! Okay?!" Vertical Ent. has released an official trailer for Critical Thinking, marking the feature directorial debut of actor John Leguizamo - who also stars in the film. This hasn't premiered at any festivals, but still looks like a worthwhile watch. The film tells true story of the Miami Jackson High School chess team which was the first inner city team to win the U.S. National Chess Championship in 1998. Leguizamo stars as their coach Mario Martinez, with a cast including Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Angel Bismark Curiel, Will Hochman, Corwin C. Tuggles, Jeffry Batista, Ramses Jimenez, and Zora Casebere. This looks quite enjoyable, a simple film about the importance of playing chess and sharpening your mind. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for John Leguizamo's Critical Thinking, direct from YouTube: Based...
- 8/5/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Here’s a first look at the new trailer for Critical Thinking, John Leguizamo’s Feature Directorial Debut.
Based on a true story from 1998, five LatinX 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.
Starring John Leguizamo, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Angel Bismark Curiel, Will Hochman, Corwin C. Tuggles, Jeffry Batista, Ramses Jimenez, Zora Casebere, Critical Thinking will be available on Virtual Cinema, VOD & Digital September 4.
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Based on a true story from 1998, five LatinX 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.
Starring John Leguizamo, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Angel Bismark Curiel, Will Hochman, Corwin C. Tuggles, Jeffry Batista, Ramses Jimenez, Zora Casebere, Critical Thinking will be available on Virtual Cinema, VOD & Digital September 4.
The post John Leguizamo’s Feature Directorial Debut Critical Thinking – On Virtual Cinema, VOD and Digital September 4, 2020 appeared first on We Are Movie Geeks.
- 8/5/2020
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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