Family Movie Nights Spark Meaningful Family Dialogue Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Family Movie Nights Spark Meaningful Family Dialogue (NAPSA)—Disneys “Queen of Katwe;’ nowavailable for home viewing, is theperfect film for family movie night andcan spark importantfamily conversations.In addition to providinga captivating, funny and heartwarmingglimpse into the lives ofchildren in current-day F n Africa, it also has the advantage of pro- viding valuablelife lessons that can help openyourchildren's minds to new ways of approaching problems and inspire Madina Nalwanga, as the Ugandan Phiona’s triumph at chess canthi chess champion Phiona, can teach yourfamilyas it did herfriends and pand their skills for navigating the world. yourkids many lessons. fellow students. “QueenofKatwe”is based onthetrue them to try new challenges that can ex- story of Phiona Mutesi, a courageous film’street scenes, 80 of them without sells corn on thestreets of rural Uganda anyprior experience with, orin front of, cameras. David Oyelowo, best known she’s introducedto the gameofchess. As the movie unfolds,it presents a wonder- “Selma,is the charismatic chess teacher who understands the vulnerabilities of of chess helps Phiona become a cham- their diminished spirits while teaching them howto win. young girl from the slums ofAfrica who and whose world rapidly changes when fal example of how mastery ofthe game pion in the game oflife. (Phiona, now 20, hopes to earn a college degree and continueto study chess in the hope of becoming a Grandmaster.) What makes “Queen of Katwe”different from otherinspirational stories is its setting. As Phiona dreams ofa betterlife, she must face the possibility of not makingit outof the slum. And even if she does, she'll have to navigate in a world she hasnoidea existed. Most au- for playing Martin Luther King, Jr. in his young charges and knowshowto lift Here are a few things that Phiona learns along the way that children can universally relate to as they watch the film. These points would also make for great family discussions that encourage kids to connect the concepts to their — Losingis part oflife. While feel- ing defeat is normal, don’t succumbto those feelings. It's about what you can learn from the loss. As David Oyelowo’s character, Katende, advises Phiona, “Losses happen to everyone. But then youresetthe pieces andplay again” — Never compromise integrity to win. Staying true to your values and your morals is whatwill take you far reasoning to overcomechallengesin life. close. Too often, we're paying attention to whateveryoneelse is doing. “Queen of Katwe” proves that winning is not about compromisingto fit in. It’s about showingup,being true to yourself and doing what you dobest. Such considerations paired with the crowd-pleasing victories, comedic that kids manage to grow upandthrive Adding to the realism are the ac- — Donotbetoo quick to give up. in suchdire circumstances. na showsusit ultimately doesn’t matter where you've comefrom. It can actually be a positive thing for your dreams to exceed yourcurrent ability to achieve them. ownchallenges. — Learn to use your mind. The movie shows how chess teaches thechildren to make a plan and focus onthat plan as they move forward.It is not just about winning. The purposeof the competitions is really to learn strategy and diences will never experience her world or even knowthere is such a place or — Where you come from does not define where you're going. Phio- in life, and open up doors no one can tors and their backgrounds. Madina Instead, stay focused on the destination Nalwanga, whoplays Phiona,is herself andlet the journey unfold. It’s easy to get from a Ugandan slum, and director discouraged when something dreamed moments, and approachable, famifor looks as thoughit’s slipped away. The ly-friendly tone of the film enhance Mira Nair, very familiar with the environment, having lived nearby, shot the importantthingis to concentrate on the the impactofthefilm’slife lessons and film mostly in the Katwe slums. Over goal no matter how you'refeeling in the encourage kids to come up with their 100 Ugandans workedasextras in the moment. own. --- PHOTOS --- File: 20190816-140554-20190816-140553-85690.pdf.jpg --- FILES --- File: 20190816-140553-85690.pdf