Ten-year-old Fionaand her family live in a slum in Kampalaka, Uganda, while experiencing constant struggle. Mother Harrietworks tirelessly to sell vegetables at the market all day long for her children to be safe. Fiona becomes fascinated with the game when she meets missionary Robert Cattende, a former football player who teaches chess to local children. All the skills that chess requires – concentration, strategic thinking and risk-taking – also apply to everyday life, and Catender hopes the game will make younger generations stronger. Fiona admires the intelligence the game requires, and is quick to show her talent. Cattende, discovering Fiona's talent and fighting spirit inherited from her mother, began tutoring her exclusively. But Harriet was worried about her daughter's disappointment and did not support her learning chess. Fiona gradually became famous in the local area, and Cattende began to teach her to read and read, giving her the opportunity to enter school. The mother finally realized that Fiona had an opportunity to stand out and help her family out of poverty, and she started working with Cattende to help her daughter realize her extraordinary potential.
Queen of Katwe movie plot
2022-04-05 08:01
Extended Reading
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Phiona Mutesi: [Around 143:00] Checkmate !
[Phiona and Nakku both giggle]
Phiona Mutesi: You must consider the other side of your board.
[Phiona and Nakku high five each other as Robert puts both hands behind his head]
Phiona Mutesi: .
Robert Katende: Nowadays you beat me so easily. Here I think strategy must run in your blood... Did one of your ancestors command a great army?
Phiona Mutesi: These pieces are my army.
Robert Katende: You must play at Rwabushenyi. It is the premiere tournament in their country. You will be playing international masters... or do you fear losing?
Phiona Mutesi: Losing teaches me how to play better... I will play.
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Phiona Mutesi: [Triumphant "finger - snap"] .