Jun 17th 2017

Movies in the Park: The Queen of Katwe

@ DuSable Museum of African American History

740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, Illinois 60637

Opening Saturday, June 17th, from 7:30PM - 10PM

Queen of Katwe is the colorful true story of a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion. Directed by Mira Nair (“Monsoon Wedding”) from a screenplay by William Wheeler (“The Hoax”) based on the book by Tim Crothers, “Queen of Katwe” is produced by Lydia Dean Pilcher.

Free Admission
​ ​-​ ​Out door Sunken Garden
Screening Time: 7:30pm
*In the event of rain movies will be shown inside of the museum

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