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‘Queen of Katwe’ leads the slate at 2016 UWFF

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Lupita Nyong'o and Madina Nalwanga star in the triumphant true story QUEEN OF KATWE, directed by Mira Nair.

Queen of Katwe will also screen at the 2016 UrbanWorld Film Festival.

Directed by Mira Nair, the film made its debut at the London Film Festival.

The film depicts the life of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan chess prodigy who becomes a Woman Candidate Master after her performances at World Chess Olympiads.

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David Oyelowo has also been selected as an ambassador for the festival.

The Urbanworld Film Festival is one of the largest internationally competitive festivals hosted in New York City.

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