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Sep 23, 2016 · To make them resonate, we need people this talented working together for a common goal. It seems unlikely that Phiona Mutesi ever imagined her life would one day be the subject of a Disney film. But she certainly learned that life is full of surprises. When it comes to movie surprises, “Queen of Katwe” is a truly pleasant one.
Mar 22, 2017 · Queen of Katwe is yet another color-drenched gem directed by the respected but underrated Mira Nair, who has highlighted in her previous films, Monsoon Wedding, The Namesake and Salaam Bombay! the ...
Sep 23, 2016 · Mira Nair’s inspirational chess drama Queen of Katwe is remarkable in the simplest but most profound way: it’s an American film about Africa that doesn’t feel like it was made by tourists ...
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Sep 11, 2016 · Full of music, color, and a genuine sense of uplift, Queen of Katwe is a feel-good movie that actually does feel good. Portraits from the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival 1 / 51
Sep 27, 2016 · Directed by Mira Nair, the film follows Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan girl living in the Kampala slum of Katwe who learns to play chess and quickly emerges as a prodigious talent despite not knowing ...
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Queen of Katwe PG Released Sep 30, 2016 2h 4m ... Queen of Katwe is a feel-good ... Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/24 Full Review David M A film with a warm heart and good ...
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Queen of Katwe is a 2016 American biographical sports drama film [4] directed by Mira Nair and written by William Wheeler. [5] 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 ...
