Queen of Katwe (2016)
- Directed by
- Mira Nair
- Genre
- drama film, biographical film, sport film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 2h 04m
- Rated
- PG
- Rating
- 7.2 of 10 from 471 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A girl from a Ugandan slum discovers chess and works hard to become a skilled player. Her talent and determination lift her out of poverty and into international competitions.
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What happens
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. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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