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Jun 16, 2024 · The Queen of Katwe: One Girl's Triumphant Path to Becoming a Chess Champion. The inspiring true story of Phiona Mutesi, a teenage chess prodigy from the slums of Kampala, Uganda is an intimate and heartrending portrait of human life on the poor fringes of the twenty-first century.
Jun 18, 2024 · Queen of Katwe is a 2016 American biographical sports drama film directed by Mira Nair. It stars David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, and Madina Nalwanga. The film depicts the life of Phiona Mutesi, a girl living in the slums of Kampala, Uganda, who learns to play chess and becomes a Woman Candidate Master.
4 days ago · The film does more than just highlight Phiona's chess prowess. It showcases her resilience and the vibrant life in Katwe. Directed by Mira Nair, the cast includes Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo, adding depth and authenticity to the story. "Queen of Katwe" is a powerful example of overcoming adversity and achieving greatness against all odds.
2 days ago · Queen of Katwe is indeed an inspirational story of perseverance of Phiona’s quest to become a Grand Master! In the slums of Kampala, Uganda, Phiona Mutesi slept in a crumbling shack with her mother and three siblings barely able to find a single meal each day. With little food and no education, Phiona was destined for a life of poverty.
3 days ago · "Queen of Katwe" Viewing. Jul 3, 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm📅. View location on My PrincetonU. Details. Join Assistant Director Amber Serrano at the Princeton Public Library on Wednesday July 3rd for a viewing of "Queen of Katwe" with others from the larger Princeton community!
3 days ago · Lupita Nyong’o is a Kenyan actress who won an Academy Award for her film debut in 12 Years a Slave (2013). Her other notable films included Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Queen of Katwe (2016), and Black Panther (2018). Learn more about her life and career.
Jun 26, 2024 · By Oluwakemi Oscar winning actress, Lupita Nyong’o is on the cover of the latest Vogue magazine, coming out in October. Unlike her past covers, this time, Lupita Nyong’o has something to say. “I want to create opportunities for other people of color because I’m fortunate enough to have a platform to do that. That is why Eclipsed and even Queen of Katwe are so important, to change the ...
