29 May 1953
Stalag 17
It's a dreary Christmas 1944 for the American POWs in Stalag 17 and the men in Barracks 4, all sergeants, have to deal with a grave problem—there seems to be a security leak.
A Fork, a Spoon & a Knight
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.
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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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