Critical Thinking

Mario Martinez (John Leguizamo) is a determined high school teacher who's unwavering belief in his students set in motion the rise of the Miami Jackson chess team from the city streets of 1998 Miami, to the spotlight as national champions. Based on the story of the 1998 Miami Jackson Senior High School chess team that defied the odds and overcame incredible adversity to become the first urban high school to win the U.S. Chess National Championship.