Queen of Katwe
In chess, the small one can become the big one.
Dramachessbased on novel or booksportsbiographybased on true storywoman directorlife in the slumsbased on magazine, newspaper or article
An uplifting biographical drama about a young girl from the Ugandan slums who discovers chess as a path to transcendence, grounded in warmth and human connection.
A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.
Essence
Ensemble
Madina Nalwanga
Phiona Mutesi
David Oyelowo
Robert Katende
Lupita Nyong'o
Nakku Harriet
Martin Kabanza
Mugabi Brian
Taryn "Kay" Kyaze
Margaret Night Nantongo
Esther Tebandeke
Sarah Katende
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
Tendo
Ethan Nazario Lubega
Mukumbya Benjamin
Nikita Waligwa
Gloria Nansubuga
Ronald Ssemaganda
Ivan
Peter Odeke
Enoch Barumba
Philip Luswata
Minister Aloysius Kyazze
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