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 | 0.0362 |
Directed By
Mira Nair
Zippy Kimundu
Crew
Mira Nair
Zippy Kimundu
Ami Boghani
Tony Chege
Meddy Kalyango
Jasmine Velez
Bradley Glossop
Kweku Mandela
Ali Musoke
Esther Kintu
Fibby Kioria
Caroline Rupert
Joanitta Bewulira-Wandera
Isaac Ekuka
Charles Motsemme
Tamir Muhammad
Paul Namayo
Ronald Kasirye
Clare McLay
Zippy Kimundu
Nicholas Apostoli
Zippy Kimundu
Esther Kintu
Mkaiwawi Mwakaba
Zohran Mamdani
Ali Musoke
Monde Mkhizwana
Danie Andreas Du Toit
Moses Kasozi
Mira Nair
Haruna Mugaga
Emily Wanja
Shakira Kibirige
Simon Kizito
Miles Goodall
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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