Disney’s true story based film Queen of Katwe will be releasing in various countries around the world including the UK, US, Canada, Germany, India and Brazil as well as others. At the bottom of the article are the current release dates for the film.
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The film is the colorful true story of a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion.
Queen of Katwe is the inspiring true story of missionary Robert Katende and Phiona Mutesi. Robert and Phiona’s story highlights the importance and joy of Christian missionary work and outreach. Above all, their story proves that heroism is in each one of us – we all have the ability to touch, to inspire, and to impact the children of our communities.
Phiona was a young girl living on the streets of Katwe, Uganda. She stumbled across an outreach ministry that motivated children like herself, and used chess to encourage them with the idea that “What matters is when you reset the pieces and play again.” Phiona came in for free porridge, but found a community and a mentor in Robert Katende.
Eventually, Phiona found herself winning local chess matches. She now competes internationally, and thanks to the Sports Outreach Institute Missionary Program, she is also in school to become a pediatrician with the goal of opening a free clinic in Katwe to help others.
Robert Katende a missionary and refugee of Uganda’s civil war, continues to mentor children in Katwe and teach chess.
The film stars Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo and will be released on the following dates in the following countries:
UK: 21st October 2016
US: 30th September 2016
Germany: 23rd February 2017
India: 7th October 2016
Brazil: 23rd September 2016
Australia: 1st December 2016
Lithuania: 3rd February 2017