Photo Flash: DISNEY'S QUEEN OF KATWE Makes World Premiere at Toronto Film Festival

Disney's QUEEN OF KATWE received its world premiere at Roy Thompson Hall last night as part of the 2016 Toronto Film Festival, where the cast, filmmakers and real life stars received a standing ovation.

The film, which is based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, stars David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga and is directed by Mira Nair.

Check out the film when it opens in U.S. theaters September 23, 2016!

Photos courtesy of Walt Disney Studios

DISNEY'S QUEEN OF KATWE

DISNEY'S QUEEN OF KATWE

DISNEY'S QUEEN OF KATWE

DISNEY'S QUEEN OF KATWE

DISNEY'S QUEEN OF KATWE

DISNEY'S QUEEN OF KATWE