Critical thinking [videorecording] / a Chaplin/Berkowitz production ; in association with NRSP and Cinema Veritas ; produced by Scott Rosenfelt, Jason Mandl ; written by Dito Montiel ; directed by John Leguizamo.
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.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [Santa Monica, CA] : Vertical Entertainment, [2020]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2020. Special feature: Rise above, the ambition behind Critical thinking. Wide screen. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Zach Zamboni ; editor, Jamie Kirkpatrick ; music, Chris Hajian. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | John Leguizamo, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Angel Bismark Curiel, Will Hochman, Corwin Tuggles, Jeffry Batista, Zora Casebere, Ramses Jimenez, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Kenneth Williams. |
| Target Audience Note: | Rating: Not rated. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1; wide screen; Dolby digital 5.1 or 2.0. |
| Language Note: | English dialogue; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Chess players > Drama. Chess > Competitions > Drama. Urban youth > Florida > Miami > Drama. |
| Genre: | Biographical films. Feature films. Fiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 14 of 14 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | DVD GEN CRI (Text) | 36015000389912 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | DVD C (Text) | 31781065996694 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | DVD FIC CRITICAL (Text) | 37807000023587 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Canton Library | DVD C (Text) | 33115007686846 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| East Regional Library | DVD C (Text) | 31781065996702 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Etowah Branch | 791.43 C / Feature (Text) | 33258009449914 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Fletcher Branch | 791.43 C / Feature (Text) | 33258009449906 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Harold D. Cooley Library | DVD A CRI (Text) | 20100000021395 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Haywood County Main Library | DVD C (Text) | 33115007686847 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Hope Mills Library | DVD C (Text) | 31781065996710 | Adult Video | Available | - |
