“Biopic of Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi traces her journey from the slums of Katwe, where she is forced to abandon her schooling at the age of nine, to the upper echelons of the chess world.” – from Swank Motion Pictures website

Produced by Walt Disney Pictures and directed by Mira Nair, this PG rated film runs for 124 minutes. It stars Lupita Nyong’o, David Oyelowo, Ntare Mwine, Madina Nalwanga, and Martin Kabanza.

Snacks during film are welcome.

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