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'Queen of Katwe' trivia and fun facts
From one story to other
Director Mira Nair decided to adapt 'Queen of Katwe' into a film after making a documentary about the life of the man who trained Phiona Mutesi, Robert Katende.
Reality vs Fiction
At the end of the film, the actors appear with the real life people that they played.
Auction
Ugandan fashion mogul, Sylvia Owori, bought her way into the film as an extra at an auction that acted as a fundraiser for Maisha Film Labs. Other prizes included a "12 Years a Slave" DVD signed by Lupita Nyong'o.
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