![]() ![]() ![]() No one expects her fate to be any different from that of her peers in Katwe. Like many in Katwe, Phiona and her family struggle to afford basic necessities. Phiona Mutesi was born and raised in Katwe, a slum within the bustling city of Kampala, Uganda, that often floods with raw sewage. The new film is based on THE QUEEN OF KATWE: ONE GIRL’S TRIUMPHANT PATH TO BECOMING A CHESS CHAMPION by Tim Crothers-a true, moving, and triumphant account of a young girl who rises out of unlikely circumstances to become an international chess star. Like “The Blind Side,” the film brings to life the story of an underdog whose drive and commitment allows them to overcome incredible odds in life and in sports. “The Queen of Katwe” will hit the silver screen in Disney’s highly anticipated adaptation this week and stars Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo. ![]()
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