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Director Mira Nair
Writers William Wheeler
In Uganda’s Katwe slum, a resourceful girl helps her family survive day to day until a local chess program opens an unexpected door. With a mentor’s guidance and her own determination, she takes on tough obstacles at home and in competition while chasing a dream that feels far beyond her circumstances.