An inspiring creative documentary that follows the story of one of Uganda's unsung heroes - Robert Katende. Popularly known as 'Coach Robert', he was able to transform a little unknown slum in the outskirts of Kampala, into an internationally recognized army of Chess Champions.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Maisha Film Lab
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Top Cast
Robert Katende as Self
Daudi Kisakye as Young Robert
Raheem Taha as Young Robert's Friend
Raymond Namanya as Teenage Robert
Ann-Marie Wandera as Robert's Mother
Sara Kisawuzi as Robert's Grandma
Babirye Stellah as Self
Top Crew
Mira Nair · Director, Writer
Zippy Kimundu · Director, Writer
Miles Goodall · Cinematographer
Mkaiwawi Mwakaba · Editor
Esther Kintu · Editor
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