# Queen of Katwe (2016)

> A gifted girl from Kampala's Katwe neighborhood discovers that chess can open a path beyond poverty without severing her ties to family and community.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/198583

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Mira Nair
- Cast: Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Kabanza, Taryn "Kay" Kyaze, Esther Tebandeke, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Ethan Nazario Lubega
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4341582/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: uplifting, sincere, hopeful, family movie night, inspirational viewing

## Synopsis

A young girl discovers her passion for chess amidst the struggles of life in a Ugandan slum.

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