Queen of Katwe

Directed by Mira Nair (2016) 124 min. PG

Living in the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Unganda is a constant struggle for young Phiona and her family. But her world rapidly changes after being introduced to the game of chess.

AFTERNOON SCREENING AT 2PM AND EVENING SCREENING WITH DISCUSSION TO FOLLOW AT 6PM. ALL SCREENINGS TAKE PLACE IN THE MADORSKY THEATER (BLDG. 1200).

Presented as part of SMP's Spring 2019 Cinematic Discussions series, Women Rising. Discussion to follow the evening screening led by curator and Sr. Professor of Photographic Studies, Eric Breitenbach. Admission is free; donations welcome! Sorry, no food or drink.