Episode 241 - Queen of Katwe

 The new Disney film is a true story of triumph of talent over poor circumstances.  Phiona (newcomer Madina Nalwanga) lives in the slums of Uganda with her mother, Nakku (Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o).  Their day-to-day life is a peasant's existence. One day, Phiona encounters a new group of peers who are all playing the game of chess, led by Robert (David Oyelowo).  She discovers she has an incredible knack for strategy and she becomes the star player of her village.  Phiona's talent is so strong, she's poised to compete nationally, and even internationally.  Andrew and Phil talk about 'Queen of Katwe' this week, and discuss the filmmaking style as well as the story. You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player attached to this post.