QUEEN OF KATWE: Based upon a true story, this lovely, inspirational film from Disney and director Mira Nair, revolves around an 11-year-old Ugandan girl named Phiona played by a natural born actress if ever I saw one, newcomer Madina Nalwanga. When she meets a missionary, Robert Katende, (a brilliant performance by David Oyelowo) who teaches her to play chess, her world changes forever. The film opens with Phiona on the brink of attaining a chess championship and then it flashes back to the story of how this impoverish girl made it this far. Her mother Harriet (A radiant Nupita Nyong'o) is a woman of such fire and determination that you long for her to be on the screen as much as possible. (And this Oscar winner for "12 Years a Slave" deserves a film all her own) At times, at odds with her daughter while trying to merely cope with their life in the "slums" while raising four other children as well, Nupita brings quite strength to her performance and it is a joy to watch. Beautiful photographed with eye-popping costumes, this is a feast for the eyes. and worthy of your attention. Yes, the ending is predictable but I still wept tears of joy. See it.
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