David Oyelowo Archives – close-upfilm

DVD/Blu Ray

June 3, 2015 Simon Childs

A Most Violent Year (15) | Home Ents Review

Set in New York City in 1981, Oscar Isaac plays Abel Morales, the owner of Standard Oil, a heating oil

This is the true life story of 10 year old Phiona Mutesi, brought up in the slum of Katwe in Kampala,Uganda, who became an international chess champion while still a child.

Reviews

October 20, 2016 Carol Allen

Queen of Katwe (PG) | Close-Up Film Review

This is the true life story of 10 year old Phiona Mutesi, brought up in the slum of Katwe in Kampala,Uganda, who became an international chess champion while still a child.

This film is based on a largely forgotten piece of history, which has been approached by director Asante and writer Guy Hibbert in accordance with contemporary sentiments to make an absorbing and effective love story with a political edge.

Reviews

November 24, 2016 Carol Allen

A United Kingdom (12A) | Close-Up Film Review

This film is based on a largely forgotten piece of history, which has been approached by director Asante and writer Guy Hibbert in accordance with contemporary sentiments to make an absorbing and effective love story with a political edge.