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Queen of Katwe

In chess, the small one can become the big one.

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

20162h 4mPGDrama

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About Queen of Katwe

Directors
Mira Nair
Cast
Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Kabanza, Taryn "Kay" Kyaze, Esther Tebandeke
Genres
Drama
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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