Color | 124:00 The colorful true story of a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess. As a result of the support she receives from her family and community, she is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion. Direction: Nair; Mira Script: basado en el libro de Tim Crothers, Wheeler; William Production: Carls; John, Pilcher; Lydia Photography: Bobbitt; Sean Sound: Louw; Nico Music: Heffes; Alex Cast:Nyong’o; Lupita, Oyelowo; David, Nalwanga; Madina Art direction: Carroll; Stephanie Participation year at FICM: 2016
Color | 124:00 The colorful true story of a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess. As a result of the support she receives from her family and community, she is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion. Direction: Nair; Mira Script: basado en el libro de Tim Crothers, Wheeler; William Production: Carls; John, Pilcher; Lydia Photography: Bobbitt; Sean Sound: Louw; Nico Music: Heffes; Alex Cast:Nyong’o; Lupita, Oyelowo; David, Nalwanga; Madina Art direction: Carroll; Stephanie Participation year at FICM: 2016
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