“Queen of
Katwe” is biodrama based on the true story of Phiona, a Ugandan girl with an
uncanny and innate gift for playing and winning in the game of chess. The film
is based on an article and book written by Tim Crothers,a screenplay by William
Wheeler and stars David Oyelowo and Madina Naiwanga (who plays the young chess
prodigy). This could easily have turned out to be one of those formula feel
good films with their predictable story book endings but, In the capable hands
of director Mara Nair (“Amelia”), she brings warmth, emotion and an
understanding of the Ugandan culture into this lovely and heart warming film.
It Is an enriching movie experience and well deserves the 3 and ½ stars I rate
it. Like a winning chess player, Ms. Nair made all the right moves.
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