Lupita Nyong'o stars in the biographical drama film, Queen of Katwe. She plays the role of Harriet Mutesi, the mother of a young Ugandan chess prodigy. The movie tells the inspiring true story of Phiona Mutesi, who rises from the slums of Katwe to become a world-class chess player. Nyong'o's performance in Queen of Katwe is heartfelt and moving, capturing the strength and resilience of a mother determined to provide a better life for her children.