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Queen of Katwe

From the largest slum in Kampala, Uganda, to an international chess competition in Moscow and then to the world stage, the trajectory of Phiona Mutesi’s life has been stunningly swift. Her nine-year-old mind proved adept at grasping the intricacies of the “Game of Kings” and she was able to become a chess champion, gain an education, buy a home for her mother, and help others to follow her example.

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Film runtime: 2 hours, 4 minutse

Film rating: PG. Common Sense Media rates this film as appropriate for ages 10+.

Grade Level: We recommend our resources for Grades 5+.

Reviews: Read the Video Librarian review of Queen of Katwe.

Where to Watch: Watch it on Amazon Prime and other streaming platforms. Or buy the DVD or Blu-ray.

Literary connection: For a film-book pairing, teach the Queen of Katwe movie with with book it was based on, The Queen of Katwe: One Girl’s Triumphant Path to Becoming a Chess Champion by Tim Crothers.

We recommend this film and guide combination for public film screening events.

Queen of Katwe Discussion Guide
  • Film Synopsis
  • Learning About the Setting
  • Phiona’s Family
  • Robert Katende, Mentor
  • Learning the ‘Game of Kings’
  • Becoming the Queen of Katwe
  • Phiona Mutesi and Robert Katende: Where Are They Now?
  • The Children of Uganda
  • Mentoring

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 Queen of Katwe is part of our global education collection of award-winning films from around the world for introducing students to global cultures and customs. We also recommend: Children of Heaven (Iran), Like Stars on Earth (India), Please Vote for Me (China), The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind (Malawi),  The Cup (Tibet), The Way Home (South Korea), Wadjda (Saudi Arabia), and Whale Rider (Aotearoa / New Zealand).

Teaching about Africa? Check out Searching for Amani (Kenya) and The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind (Malawi).

Teaching Black History? Get more resources in our Black History Lesson Collection.

Teaching about Women Who Make History? (And Girls, too!)  We recommend our Women’s History Collection.

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