Episode #7 - Queen of Katwe

from The Reel Africa Podcast · host Kenneth, Dave, and Heath, The Joker.

Queen of Katwe is a beautiful celebration of Ugandan resilience, anchored by stunning local flavor and an incredibly raw, natural performance from Madina Nalwanga. However, its sluggish pacing, clumsy handling of chess as a sport, and a Hollywood filter over the realities of African poverty keep it from achieving a perfect checkmate.

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