In the film Queen of Katwe , Phiona Mutesi is a Ugandan girl living in a slum in Katwe .
Starring David Oyelowo , Lupita Nyong'o and Madina Nalwanga , the film depicts the life of Phiona Mutesi , a Ugandan chess prodigy from Katwe who becomes a Woman Candidate Master after her performances at World Chess Olympiads .
Queen of Katwe