Queen of Katwe (PG)
Venue: Diss High School
Directed by Mira Nair, USA, 2016, 124 mins With Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo, Madina Nalwanga
Directed by Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding), this is the colourful true story of a young girl who spends her days selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda. When she is introduced to the game of chess, her world rapidly changes. With support from her family and community, she is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion.
‘Disney’s rags-to-riches tale of a Ugandan chess champion will leave you with a lump in your throat.’
The Guardian