Plot
Living in Katwe, a slum in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle for 10-year-old Phiona, her mother Nakku Harriet, and her younger family members. She and her younger brother help their mother sell maize in the market. She also helps care for her baby brother. Her world changes the day she meets Robert Katende at a missionary program. Katende coaches soccer and teaches children to play chess at a local center. Curious, Phiona visits the center, learns the game, and becomes fascinated with it. She becomes a top player in the group under Katende's guidance.
Written by
William Wheeler, Tim Crothers
Directed by
Mira Nair
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Mirabai Films, Cine Mosaic
Languages
English
Awards
4 wins & 30 nominations total
Trailers
Scores
# of Votes
19,882
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
73
Popularity
NA