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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Disney’s Queen of Katwe features David Oyelowo and Madina Nalwanga in the story of how chess changes the world of a young girl from Uganda. PHOTO COURTESY WALT DISNEY PICTURES

REVIEW: “Queen of Katwe” empowers women through a game of chess

Priscilla Valdez September 22, 2016

Set in the slums of Katwe, located in Uganda’s capital Kampala, Disney’s latest film “Queen of Katwe” tells a motivational, empowering true story of chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi’s rise to...

CARIKER: And The Oscar Goes To... Social Change

CARIKER: And The Oscar Goes To… Social Change

Mariel Cariker February 26, 2015

Don't get me wrong — I love the Oscars as much as the next person. Every year, I station myself in front of my TV and immerse myself in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, hoping that my favorite films...

MOOTS: The Racial Gap in Film Needs Some Fixing

MOOTS: The Racial Gap in Film Needs Some Fixing

Eric Moots February 11, 2015

Since the announcement of the 87th Academy Awards nominees on Jan. 15, many have claimed that the academy displayed blatant racism and sexism by deciding against nominating Ava DuVernay for Best Director...

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