The Disney film Queen of Katwe is the based on the true story of Robert Katende and his outreach to the kids of Uganda through sports and games. As a young girl, Phiona Mutesi went from living on the streets to becoming the National Chess Champion of Uganda and going on to compete in the World Chess Olympiad. Golden Globe nominee David Oyelowo (Selma, Nightingale) portrays Katende on-screen and he shared how this film is a love letter to his daughter.
