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Queen of Katwe

Queen of Katwe
Drama, Family, Sport | 2016 | PG. 2hr 4min
CAST: Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o DIRECTOR: Mira Nair CAPTIONED ON WEDNESDAYS

"Queen of Katwe" is the colorful true story of a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion. Directed by Mira Nair ("Monsoon Wedding") and starring Lupita Nyong'o ("12 Years a Slave").


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This humanistic tale, helmed by a masterful filmmaker, offers a potent -- and yes, inspirational -- story of triumph against huge odds.
Claudia Puig, TheWrap
In Nair's hands, Queen of Katwe radiates with rich, considered attention to detail in each facet of Phiona's journey.
Tomris Laffly, Film School Rejects
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