“Queen of Katwe” on Blu-ray pays respect to the stories the film is based on [Blu-ray review]

“Queen of Katwe” showed us that hope lives even in the darkest of troubles, and now you can take the magic of this movie home with you on Blu-ray! Not only will you get a copy of the film to watch whenever you want – you’ll also get a great set of special features that bring you into the heart of the film.

This movie is based on true stories and real people, making these special features even more touching. If you’re looking for a way to learn about different cultures, see different lifestyles, or just want to know more about the lives behind the film, this Blu-ray is for you.

Here are the special features on the “Queen of Katwe” Blu-ray:

• Queen of Katwe: Their Story – A series of behind-the-scenes shorts that introduce you to the real people behind the story of “Queen of Katwe.”

• A Fork, A Spoon & A Knight – A short film by director Mira Nair. Released to celebrate the death of Nelson Mandela, this short tells the story of Robert Katende and how he overcomes his own struggles to bring chess to a Ugandan city.

• Audio Commentary – with director Mira Nair

• Deleted Scenes

• Music Features:

  • In the studio with Alicia Keys – Alicia Keys shows us what really happened as they recorded “Back to Life.”

  • Alicia Keys “Back to Life” Lyric Video

  • Young Cardamom & HAB “#1 Spice” Music Video

You can get “Queen of Katwe” on Blu-ray online or at any retail store near you today!