Queen of Katwe (2016)

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A young girl in Uganda learns how to play chess from a mentor as a way to pass the time. The game quickly turns into a passion for the girl and her abilities in playing the game grow much faster than anyone thought they would or could. The game then becomes a way for her to leave behind the crushing poverty of her country and begins to change her life and relationships back home as well.