Artist Bio
Overview
Our new virtual cinema will allow us to continue sharing curated, cinematic gems with you by bringing the art house directly into your home while also helping support O Cinema.Based on a true story, CRITICAL THINKING, the directorial feature film debut from acclaimed actor John Leguizamo, is a gripping drama about an unconventional and inspirational teacher who pushes his students to discover themselves by mastering the art of chess. It’s 1998 in Miami. Rampant poverty, broken families, and a prejudiced system push underprivileged youth to the fringes of society. But for a magnetic group of teens, there’s a reprieve. A game where it’s not about where you come from, but how you play. That equalizer is chess. Mr. “T” Martinez (John Leguizamo), a chess militant and passionate coach, leads them to a completely foreign field of battle: The National Chess Championship. With an underfunded school district, Martinez and his team can’t just waltz into the arena. They have to fight for it. Chess runs parallel to their own experiences as Martinez teaches them that the power of CRITICAL THINKING can not only save their kings, but also their lives.
What is
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These are challenging times for everyone and while we have temporarily closed our theater for the greater good, we are truly pleased to announce a new initiative that will allow us to continue sharing cinematic gems with you by bringing the art house directly into your house! Thanks to Vertical Entertainment & others, we now have the ability to offer our audience the chance to watch films which have not yet been made available on any other streaming platform! O Cinema has always been your mission-driven, community-based nonprofit art house theater and we remain dedicated to educating, entertaining and inspiring. Your support with this purchase will help O Cinema remain a cultural and cinematic beacon in our community.
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Event Details
• General Admission – $6.99You will get access to watch on any internet-connected device, including laptops, tablets and smartphones, AppleTV, Chromecast, and more.After you’ve entered your payment information, your rental period will start immediately and last for two days.
Event Details
• General Admission – $6.99You will get access to watch on any internet-connected device, including laptops, tablets and smartphones, AppleTV, Chromecast, and more.After you’ve entered your payment information, your rental period will start immediately and last for two days.
