Phiona Mutesi’s story would not have gotten the attention it deserved if it were not for Tim Crothers, a former Sports Illustrated senior writer who wrote Mutesi’s story in an article that appeared in ESPN Magazine’s Jan. The film is produced by Walt Disney Pictures and ESPN Films, and will be released in North America today, September 23, 2016, and will be followed by a general theatrical release on September 30. The film stars David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o, and Madina Nalwanga. Queen of Katweis a 2016 biographical sports drama film that depicts the life of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan chess player from Katwe who becomes a Woman Candidate Master after her performances at World Chess Olympiads. Today her story will be gracing the silver screen.Queen of katwe Her living situation was dire, she smelled so badly as a survival tactic to avoid the possibility of getting molested in the street. Africa, in general, has its fair share of underdogs who rise up above tough circumstances to do extraordinary things and Phiona Mutesi is one of them.
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