A Fork, A Spoon & A Knight (2015)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.431 |
Directed By
Mira Nair
Zippy Kimundu
Crew
Mira Nair
Zippy Kimundu
Zippy Kimundu
Mira Nair
Ami Boghani
Fibby Kioria
Kweku Mandela
Tamir Muhammad
Caroline Rupert
Emily Wanja
Miles Goodall
Danie Andreas Du Toit
Ali Musoke
Ali Musoke
Clare McLay
Esther Kintu
Joanitta Bewulira-Wandera
Shakira Kibirige
Paul Namayo
Tony Chege
Ronald Kasirye
Isaac Ekuka
Meddy Kalyango
Moses Kasozi
Simon Kizito
Haruna Mugaga
Zippy Kimundu
Mkaiwawi Mwakaba
Esther Kintu
Jasmine Velez
Zohran Kwame Mamdani
Nicholas Apostoli
Bradley Glossop
Monde Mkhizwana
Charles Motsemme
TOP CAST
Robert Katende
Self
Daudi Kisakye
Young Robert
Raheem Taha
Young Robert's Friend
Raymond Namanya
Teenage Robert
Ann-Marie Wandera
Robert's Mother
Sara Kisawuzi
Robert's Grandma
Babirye Stellah
Self
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