For 10-year-old Phiona Mutesi (Nalwanga) and her family, life in the impoverished slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle.
When Phiona meets Robert Katende (Oyelowo), a soccer player turned missionary who teaches local children chess, she is captivated.
Disney’s Queen of Katwe will open in U.S. theaters on September 23, 2016.
As Phiona begins to succeed in local chess competitions, Katende teaches her to read and write in order to pursue schooling.
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