Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” received its world premiere at Roy Thompson Hall earlier last night as part of the 2016 Toronto Film Festival, where the cast, filmmakers and real life stars received a standing ovation. The film, which is based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, stars David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga and is directed by Mira Nair.
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Mahmood Mamdani, Dorothy Nyong’o, Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o and actress Lupita Nyong’o. Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney.
Actors Madina Nalwanga, Lupita Nyong’o, guest and actor Martin Kabanza. Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney.
Nishant Tharani, Director Mira Nair and music supervisor Zohran Kwame Mamdani. Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney.
Actress Madina Nalwanga, Jessica Oyelowo, actors Martin Kabanza, David Oyelowo and director Mira Nair. Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney.
Actress Lupita Nyong’o, director Mira Nair and actor David Oyelowo. Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney.
Actors Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o, costume designer Mobolaji Dawodu and music supervisor Zohran Kwame Mamdani. Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney.
Actors Lupita Nyong’o, David Oyelowo, Martin Kabanza, Madina Nalwanga, Chess Coach and Director of Sports Outreach in Uganda, Robert Katende, Ugandan national chess champion Phiona Mutesi and director Mira Nair. Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney.
