Disney released new Queen of Katwe featurette today that includes new footage from the film and interviews with stars David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong’o. I thought I couldn’t love Lupita Nyong’o more, but I was wrong. You can watch her and the whole featurette here:
The movie is about more than chess, of course. It tells the tale of a girl who finds the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream and overcome a great deal of difficulty. I’m confident that it will have a huge impact on not only my daughter, but tweens and teens everywhere, in large because it is based a true story.
I learned from the featurette that director Mira Nair had lived in Uganda. I then did a little research and learned that she met her current husband there. Mira Nair is of course an incredible director, but after learning of her strong connection to Uganda, I have even more faith in her ability to tell this story in the perfect way. Also, I loved learning that the real life Phiona Mutesi, the heroine of the film, was on set.
Queen of Katwe opens in theatres on September 23rd. I can hardly wait!
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Queen of Katwe tells the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a girl who sold corn on the streets of rural Uganda until her world rapidly changed when she was introduced to the game of chess as a 10-year-old. With support from her family and community, she discovers with the confidence and determination needed to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion. The trailer was just released today and it gave me serious chills. You can see the Queen of Katwe trailer here:
“The size of your dreams must always exceed your current capacity to achieve them.” – Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and President of Liberia
My daughter really liked that quote from the beginning of the trailer.
A movie about an adolescent girl coming into her own by discovering and owning her talent and changing perceptions in the process? Yes, please! And the part where the mother asks, “Are you my daughter?” I’m already verklempt.
Queen of Katwe is right up my cinematic alley, and my daughter’s. She loved the trailer, too, and we’re both really excited to see this.
It stars David Oyelowo, Oscar® winner Lupita Nyong’o (love her!), and newcomer Madina Nalwanga.
As if that isn’t enough, Queen of Katwe is directed by Mira Nair, whom I’ve loved since 2001’s Monsoon Wedding, which was released in 2001. She is a fantastic story teller, and I think this is one story that I think we can all benefit from hearing and seeing. Speaking of seeing, I think the Queen of Katwe poster is so eye-catching and unique.
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Media courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures.
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