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Based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from 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...

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Other Authors: Wheeler, William, 1967- (Screenwriter), Oyelowo, David (Actor), Nyong'o, Lupita (Actor), Nalwanga, Madina (Actor), Kabanza, Martin (Actor), Heffes, Alex (composer (expression)), Bobbitt, Sean (director of photography.), Crothers, Tim
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
French
Spanish
Language Notes:English, Spanish or French dialogue; Spanish or French subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); English descriptive audio.
Published: [Burbank, California] : Disney, [2017]
Subjects:
Mutesi, Phiona > Drama.
Mutesi, Phiona.
Women chess players > Uganda > Kampala > Drama.
Poor girls > Uganda > Kampala > Drama.
Kampala (Uganda) > Drama.
Poor girls.
Women chess players.
Uganda > Kampala.
Sports films.
Biographical films.
Film adaptations.
Fiction films.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Drama.
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Summary:Based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from 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.
Item Description:Based on the ESPN Magazine article and book by Tim Crothers.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2016.
Special features: audio commentary; Alicia Keys "Back to life" lyric video; young Cardamom & Hab :#1 spice" music video."
Physical Description:1 videodisc (approximately 124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen (2.39:1); 5.1 Dolby Digital (English, Spanish, French), 2.0 descriptive audio.
Audience:MPAA rating: PG; for thematic elements, an accident scene and some suggestive material CHV rating: PG..
Production Credits:Original score, Alex Heffes ; editor, Barry Alexander Brown ; director of photography, Sean Bobbitt.