World Premiere
Toronto International
Film Festival
on September 10
Disney's "Queen of Katwe" received its world premiere at Roy Thompson Hall 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.
In Theaters September 30
