Actress Skai Jackson was among many young stars to attend the U.S. premiere of Disneys Queen of Katwe at the El Capitan Theatre on September 20, 2016 in Hollywood, California. The teen actress was joined by Nia Sioux (actress and dancer); Brandon Severs(actor); and Trinitee Stokes(actress) at the red carpet event.
Queen of Katwe, which stars David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyongo and newcomer Madina Nalwanga, depicts the life of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan chess player from Katwe who becomes a Woman Candidate Master after her performances at World Chess Olympiads.
Directed by Mira Nair, the film opens in U.S. theaters in limited release on September 23, expanding wide September 30, 2016.
