Jan. 18, 2018- Collin College’s Auteur Film Series will screen “Queen of Katwe” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Angelika Film Center, The Shops at Legacy, 7205 Bishop Road in Plano. The film is based on a true story about a Ugandan girl who lives in a slum and discovers a startling aptitude for chess, leading her to compete in the World Chess Olympiads. This screening is presented in conjunction with African American History Month.
This film highlights the strong spirit of the ordinary working person, showcasing the2017-2018 Collin College Auteur Film Series theme “Caste of Thousands: Films About the Working Class.”
“Queen of Katwe impresses me not just because of the remarkable talent of Phiona, the title character, but also because of the unparalleled moral courage of her mother. Mothers are so often the source of great power in working-class stories,” said Dr. Carolyn Perry, director of the Collin College Auteur Film Series.
All screenings are free and open to the public. Doors open 30 minutes before the film begins, and seating is limited. Some material may not be suitable for all audiences. Each film will be followed by a panel discussion led by Collin College faculty and staff.
For more information, including film ratings, visit www.collin.edu/academics/auteurfilms or contact Carolyn Perry at cperry@collin.edu. The Auteur Film Series is supported by the Academic Affairs division at Collin College.
Collin College serves more than 53,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degrees and certificates. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development. In addition, the college operates the Collin Higher Education Center, which serves 3,200 additional students each year in partnership with The University of Texas at Dallas, Texas Woman’s University, Texas A&M Commerce, Texas Tech and the University of North Texas.