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Queen of Katwe (2016)

★ 7.4PG124 minDirector: Mira Nair

2016 American biographical sports drama film

Queen of Katwe is a 2016 American biographical sports drama film directed by Mira Nair and written by William Wheeler. Starring David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, and Madina Nalwanga, the film depicts the life of Phiona Mutesi, a girl living in Katwe, a slum of Kampala, the capital of Uganda. She learns to play chess and becomes a Woman Candidate Master after her victories at World Chess Olympiads.

Adapted from an ESPN magazine article and book by Tim Crothers, the film was co-produced by Walt Disney Pictures and ESPN Films. Queen of Katwe was screened at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. The film had a limited release in the United States on September 23, 2016, before a general theatrical release on September 30. It received critical acclaim and secured several awards among numerous nominations.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Queen of Katwe about?
Queen of Katwe (2016) — Living in Katwe, a slum in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for 10-year-old Phiona, her mother Nakku Harriet, and her younger family members. She and her younger brother help their mother sell maize in the market. She also helps care for her baby brother. Her world changes
Is Queen of Katwe based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Queen of Katwe scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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