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Queen of Katwe

This movie follows the real-life story of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan chess prodigy, and her journey from the slums of Katwe to the international world of chess competition.

Learn more about the real Phiona Mutesi here.

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4l3-_yub5A)

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