Video Description:    A Ugandan girl sees her world rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess.
Genre:     Biography
Genre Array:     Biography,Drama,Sport
Rated:     7.4
MPAA:     PG
Released:    2016-09-30
Duration:     124 min.
IMDB:    73
IMDB VOTES:    6753
IMDB #:    
REVENUE #:    $8.81
Full Cast Extends:    Madina Nalwanga:Phiona Mutesi,David Oyelowo:Robert Katende,Lupita Nyong`o:Nakku Harriet,Martin Kabanza:Mugabi Brian,Taryn Kyaze:Night,Ivan Jacobo:Young Richard,Nicolas Levesque:Older Richard,Ronald Ssemaganda:Ivan,Ethan Nazario Lubega:Benjamin,Nikita Waligwa:Gloria,Edgar Kanyike:Joseph,Esther Tebandeke:Sara Katende,Hope Katende:Hope Katende,Philip Luswata:Minister Aloysius Kyazze,Peter Odeke:Enoch Barumba,Maurice Kirya:Theo,Minky Ndlovu:Man on Boda,Jack Kinobe Sserunkuuma:Mr. Wilson,Irene Kulabako Kakembo:Mrs. Kimbale,Allen Musumba:Zesiro,Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine:Tendo,Rorisang Motuba:Christine Namaganda,Aaron Moloisi:Rwabushenyi Official,Akin Omotoso:Rwabushenyi President,Maggie Benedict:Chess Federation Secretary,Rehema Nanfuka:Nurse,Tebandeke Samuel:Doctor,Charles Mulekwa:Hospital Administrator,Lele Ledwaba:Budo Secretary,Jonathan Diabaig:Benjamin`s Opponent,Flory Kegbia:Gloria`s Opponent,Linda Radebe:Brian`s Opponent,Warren Ncube:Pritchard,Siyabonga Xaba:Pritchard`s Friend,Joanitta Bewulira-Wandera:Mrs. Gali,Elizabeth Kirabo:Elizabeth,Carina Nel:Kagramanov,Ivy Komukyeya:Phiona`s Fan,Charity Rose Pimer:Phiona`s Fan,Aida Mbowa:Snooty Lady in Car,Jessica Mazzi:Manicure Lady,Isaac Muwawu Gwayambadde:Corn Farmer,Sheebah Karungi:Shakira,Joel Okuyo Prynce:Ggaba Merchant,Richard Tuwangye:Dez,Zohran Kwame Mamdani:Bookie Student,Lukenge Yusuf:Bricklayer,Peter Musibira:Kikomando Kid,Sarah Nansubuga:Geography Teacher,Teslim Animashaun:Chief Guest,Lezon Mark Mugwanya:Julius,David Kisakye Kagwa:Young Katende,Anne-Marie Bewulira-Wandera:Katende`s Mother,Sarah Kisauzi:Katende`s Grandmother,Moses Awori:`Brian` Stunt Double,Babirye Stellah:Chess Pioneer,Rayan Ssewanyana:Chess Pioneer,Kakande Sharif:Chess Pioneer,Stephen Mutabazi:Chess Pioneer,Were Edrine:Chess Pioneer,Mbadidde Florence:Chess Pioneer,Mubiru David:Chess Pioneer,Chris Bent Ssesanga:Chess Pioneer,Mohammed `Madikas` Ssekandi:Chess Pioneer,Kiddu Isah:Chess Pioneer,Nakato Lydia:Chess Pioneer,Bavurhe Johnson Jaques:Chess Pioneer,Gloria Nansubuga:Chess Pioneer,Bombo Glory:Chess Pioneer,Eric Akambangira:Chess Pioneer,Robert Katende:Self,Russel Savadier:Russian Chess Official

Mira Nair

William Wheeler

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