Phiona Metusi is a Ugandan girl who rose from the slum/ghetto town of Katwe in Uganda to become a champion chess player. Her story – as adapted for film by writer William Wheeler and director Mira Nair – rising above the clichés of ‘the sports story’ by virtue of being true and being adapted with […]
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From Ghetto to Chess Champion Trailer: Queen of Katwe!
10-year-old Phiona Mutesi lives with her family in a slum in Katwe, Uganda. When she is introduced to chess, her family’s love and support lead her to greater things. Disney’s Queen of Katwe tells the true story of Phiona Mutesi. It stars David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o and Madina Nalwanga as Phiona. It was directed by internationally […]