Read an exclusive extract of Tim Crothers’ The Queen of Katwe, the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a teenager from the poorest slums of Uganda, who – inspired by an unlikely mentor, a war refugee turned missionary – becomes an international chess champion.īased on an award-winning Sports Illustrated article, The Queen of Katwe follows Phiona as she grows up in the unbelievable poverty of Katwe, one of the worst places on Earth, the daughter of an illiterate but determined single mother.
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Here, you can download a free extract from the book. But by the same token, she couldn’t have done it without a little help.Disney's Queen of Katwe tells the real-life story of Phiona Mutesi, a young girl born in a Ugandan slum who conquers the world as a chess champion. No person made her the woman and chess champion she became. Even though Phiona confronts more than her fair share of challenges, those don’t break her. There’s a slogan painted on the back of the dilapidated church bus Robert drives around Katwe: “Challenges are not a curse.” That’s true. And as Robert would tell you, that’s not so much a duty as it is an honor. We have a chance to be a part of a child’s story. And through our letters, we even have a chance to give a little bit of our family to these kids - the sort of love and support that only a real, personal connection can provide. Like Robert, we’re called to give a little of our money.
See, I think that Compassion gives us all a chance to be a Robert-like figure to a child. But when I watched the movie, I was struck by how the story dramatically mirrors the stories of many children connected with Compassion International - stories that may not become major Disney movies but which can be just as transformative. You don’t need to be connected to Compassion to feel its resonance. Queen of Katwe is a moving, inspirational film.
Robert never gives up on her, even in dire circumstances. But it’s Robert’s generosity - with his time, his money, even his family - that gives her that opportunity, the catalyst that helps launch Phiona to her God-given potential. She ultimately excels because she has the talent, drive and opportunity to do so. It’s true: Chess does help Phiona with her problems, sometimes in very tangible ways. “But chess helps us solve problems, eh?” Robert says. “There are too many problems!” Phiona laments to her coach after her family’s been evicted from their home and just finding food is a struggle. And along the way, Robert teaches her and her fellow players not just about chess but about life - using the game’s principles as a catalyst for broader, more universal lessons. It’s not long before she’s beating her club peers, then she travels to tournaments across Uganda and the whole continent of Africa, besting opponents who have far more advantages, education and knowledge of the game than she has. At first, the other children call Phiona a “pig” and wrinkle their noses at her odor.īut despite that universal disdain from her peers, Phiona - newly bathed - returns, determined to learn this strange new game. Sure, most of the kids in Robert’s chess club are poor, but Phiona and her brother are on a level below even that. And soon he starts a club where kids from around Katwe can come in for a little free food and lots of chess.Īnd even on Katwe’s tough streets, there are class distinctions. They hire Robert, presumably, because he’s a pretty good football (soccer) player - ideal for a sports ministry outreach. While waiting for an engineering job, Robert takes a position with Agape Sanctuary Ministry. Indeed, it’s Robert’s job with a Christian organization that makes the whole story possible. We see that God is an integral part of both of their lives.
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While the movie does not emphasize the real Christian faith of Phiona and her coach, Robert Katende (David Oyelowo), it doesn’t really need to. Queen of Katwe is based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a young woman from one of Uganda’s poorest slums who became a chess sensation. Through God - and with a little help from His earthly servants - the small ones can become big. We all are filled with possibility, no matter the circumstances we’re born in, no matter the challenges we face. The scene foreshadows Phiona’s own transformation: From a near-destitute girl in one of Uganda’s poorest communities into a chess prodigy who would bring financial security to her family and pride to Katwe, the region of Ugandan capital city of Kampala from which she came.īut the scene - and the movie as a whole - also illustrates why Compassion International operates in Uganda and 25 other countries around the world: In God’s eyes, we all are kings and queens. Courtesy YouTube: Disney Movie Trailers, Queen of Katwe
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