In a Ugandan slum, 10-year-old Phiona and her family face daily struggles. She helps her mother sell maize and care for her siblings. But everything changes when she meets Robert Katende, who teaches soccer and chess at a local center. Phiona is drawn to chess and, under Katende's guidance, becomes a top player.

Queen of Katwe
In a small Ugandan village, a young girl's life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers the game of chess, leading her on a transformative path of self-discovery and empowerment.