The movie inspired by a UNC professor's book is premiering today
Posted Sep 30, 2016
From a slum in Uganda to the silver screen, UNC professor and author Tim Crothers has brought the story of chess and a young girl’s dream across the world. A Disney and ESPN film based off of his book, “Queen of Katwe,” will begin showing Friday, Sept. 30, at Silverspot in Chapel Hill.
(Daily Tar Heel)
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