Queen of Katwe, an upcoming biographical drama by India-born filmmaker Mira Nair, explores a simple yet layered journey of an underdog from the streets of rural Uganda.
<img title="A still from Mira Nair&rsquo;s Queen of Katwe " src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/aug/29-Queen-of-Katwe.jpg" alt="A still from Mira Nair&rsquo;s Queen of Katwe " /> A still from Mira Nair&rsquo;s Queen of Katwe&nbsp;
It stars Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong&rsquo;o as a young girl whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess. With support from family and community, she develops confidence and determination to pursue her dream to become an international chess champ.
<img title="Lupita Nyong&rsquo;o and Mira Nair " src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/aug/29-Lupita-Mira.jpg" alt="Lupita Nyong&rsquo;o and Mira Nair " /> Lupita Nyong&rsquo;o and Mira Nair
Nair says, &ldquo;The triumph of the human spirit is not to weep for what we don&rsquo;t have, but to focus on what we do have and allow that to take us to a place we never imagined possible.&rdquo;

Queen of Katwe, an upcoming biographical drama by India-born filmmaker Mira Nair, explores a simple yet layered journey of an underdog from the streets of rural Uganda

Mira Nair's 'Queen of Katwe' is a story of grit, guts and glory

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Queen of Katwe, an upcoming biographical drama by India-born filmmaker Mira Nair, explores a simple yet layered journey of an underdog from the streets of rural Uganda

Mira Nair's 'Queen of Katwe' is a story of grit, guts and glory

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