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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 Blu-ray Disc
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.
Women chess players > Uganda > Kampala > Drama.
Poor girls > Uganda > Kampala > Drama.
Kampala (Uganda) > Drama.
Mutesi, Phiona.
Poor girls.
Women chess players.
Uganda > Kampala.
Sports films.
Biographical films.
Film adaptations.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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 book by Tim Crothers.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2016.
Special features: Queen of Katwe: their story ( a three-part documentary); audio commentary; A fork, a spoon & a knight (short film); In the studio with Alicia Keys; Alicia Keys "Back to life" lyric video; Young Cardamom & Hab; deleted scenes.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (approximately 124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:Blu-ray, regions A, B, C, 1080p high definition widescreen (2.39:1); 5.1 DTS-HD MA (English), 5.1 Dolby Digital (French, Spanish), 2.0 descriptive audio; requires Blu-ray player.
Audience:MPAA rating: PG; for thematic elements, an accident scene and some suggestive material.
Production Credits:Original score, Alex Heffes ; editor, Barry Alexander Brown ; director of photography, Sean Bobbitt.