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Review: A Suitable Boy

4 Comments / Streaming, TV series / By Virginia DeBolt / December 7, 2020 / A Suitable Boy, Danesh Razvi, foreign tv series, Ishaan Khatter, Joyeeta Dutta, Mahira Kakkar, Mira Nair, Namit Das, Ram Kapoor, Shubham Saraf, Tabu, Tanya Maniktala, Women Directors

A Suitable Boy is a gorgeous and authentic Indian drama about one young woman’s search for a suitable mate. It features an all Indian cast and a setting in northern India. Mira Nair directed this six-part series from the BBC. Episodes 1 and 2 are now streaming on Acorn TV in the U.S. The remaining episodes will add on Mondays …

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Lupita Nyong'o Lupita Nyong'o and Madina Nalwanga in Queen of Katwe

Review: Queen of Katwe

2 Comments / Movies / By Virginia DeBolt / May 11, 2017 / David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, Mira Nair, Phiona Mutesi, Queen of Katwe, Tim Crothers, William Wheeler, Women Directors

Queen of Katwe is a fact-based story about a Ugandan girl who lifts her family from poverty by becoming a chess master.

Lupita Nyong'o and Madina Nalwanga in Queen of Katwe

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Leave a Comment / Movies / By Virginia DeBolt / May 18, 2016 / David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, Madina Nalwanga, Mira Nair, Queen of Katwe, Tim Crothers, trailers, William Wheeler, Women Directors

Queen of Katwe stars David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o, and newcomer Madina Nalwanga in an uplifting tale based on a true story. A young girl who sells corn on the streets of rural Uganda is introduced to the game of chess and her world changes drastically.