Podcasts about Phiona Mutesi

País Estados Unidos Dirección Mira Nair Guion William Wheeler. Novela: Tim Crothers Reparto Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o Música Alex Heffes Fotografía Sean Bobbitt Sinopsis Biopic de Phiona Mutesi, una joven ugandesa prodigio del ajedrez. Con 11 años ganó el campeonato juvenil de su país. Poco después pudo salir por primera vez de Uganda para ir a un torneo en Sudán. Y llegó a competir en la Olimpiada Mundial de la disciplina.

Chess 4 Life An incredible conversation today with Elliot Neff about Chess. You may think of chess as just a game but as I've learnt today, it's much more! Through Elliot's journey in playing chess and becoming a Chess Master, he went on to develop a program to help children excel in life. Elliot and the team and Chess4Life have developed programs to help make a positive impact on the lives of 1 million kids each week. Elliot shares the educational mindset and life skills that chess can teach. Amazing! Pick up a copy of Elliots book, A Pawns Journey, using this link. Guest Bio. Elliott Neff is a National Master in Chess, author of A Pawn's Journey (October 2018), and CEO of Chess4Life, which exists to help kids develop life skills through the game of chess. What began for Elliott as a childhood fascination with chess has blossomed into an opportunity to positively impact tens of thousands of kids per week through Chess4Life programs, and a vision of impacting 1 million youth per week. Elliott's coaching expertise is reflected in his certification as a USCF Level V Coach, an honor that fewer than a dozen top level coaches in the US share. Elliott's work is endorsed by many, including: Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian Mary Miller, co-creator of The Dream Manager program Robert Katende, Founder and Director of SOM Chess Academy in Uganda, coach to Phiona Mutesi of the Queen of Katwe. Elliott is a husband, father, entrepreneur, and author.

Mira Nair seemed the perfect director to bring the true story of Phiona Mutesi to the big screen. She started her career with Salaam Bombay!, looking at the lives of children growing up in Mumbai in the late 80s. She lived in Uganda where the story took place. So when she was asked to be a part of it, it was an easy ‘yes' from her. And luckily, with her clout and background, she was able to convince the producers and Disney, the distributor, that she should film it in the slum of Katwe where the story took place. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we wrap up our Sports series with nair's 2016 fim Queen of Katwe. Queen of Katwe is a biopic with heart and authenticity. We both enjoy chess though neither of us are great at it. And we both enjoy films about chess. So why did we both miss this in theatres? Did it seem like a fairly standard biopic? Or like a TV movie? Unfortunately, we weren't alone as the film didn't make money at the box office. But that doesn't speak to the quality of the film. Yes, it feels like a fairly straightforward biopic, but it feels authentic. That speaks to Nair's drive to make it as real as possible. Film in the real locations where it took place. Cast non-actors to play the parts. And it works. With only Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo as the stars in the film, it feels like it's born of this world. And that's even with Disney working as the guiding force. Of course it does mean that talk of prostitution is kept vague and to a minimum. Poverty rings true but never feels as raw as it did in Salaam Bombay!. Even an introductory set-up scene from the end of the film sets the world of chess up for us unnecessarily. But do these things affect the story? Only a little. This is a more positive, uplifiting story by nature so to a certain extent, the focus doesn't hurt it much. Nair expertly works with her non-actor child stars, notably Madina Nalwanga as the lead playing Phiona, the chess champ. She's a revelation and brings incredible life to the story. We buy into everything. She deserves to be here and carries the film on her back. The other kids equally carry their roles. It's a touching family film that opens the world of Uganda and chess to anyone watching it. We feel these characters' journeys. In the end, it does feel like a biopic, but it's a strong one that warms the heart. We have a great time talking about it on the show so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Learn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership. Watch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatch Script Transcript Theatrical trailer Poster artwork Original Material Flickchart Letterboxd

Mira Nair seemed the perfect director to bring the true story of Phiona Mutesi to the big screen. She started her career with Salaam Bombay!, looking at the lives of children growing up in Mumbai in the late 80s. She lived in Uganda where the story took place. So when she was asked to be a part of it, it was an easy ‘yes' from her. And luckily, with her clout and background, she was able to convince the producers and Disney, the distributor, that she should film it in the slum of Katwe where the story took place. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we wrap up our Sports series with nair's 2016 fim Queen of Katwe. Queen of Katwe is a biopic with heart and authenticity. We both enjoy chess though neither of us are great at it. And we both enjoy films about chess. So why did we both miss this in theatres? Did it seem like a fairly standard biopic? Or like a TV movie? Unfortunately, we weren't alone as the film didn't make money at the box office. But that doesn't speak to the quality of the film. Yes, it feels like a fairly straightforward biopic, but it feels authentic. That speaks to Nair's drive to make it as real as possible. Film in the real locations where it took place. Cast non-actors to play the parts. And it works. With only Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo as the stars in the film, it feels like it's born of this world. And that's even with Disney working as the guiding force. Of course it does mean that talk of prostitution is kept vague and to a minimum. Poverty rings true but never feels as raw as it did in Salaam Bombay!. Even an introductory set-up scene from the end of the film sets the world of chess up for us unnecessarily. But do these things affect the story? Only a little. This is a more positive, uplifiting story by nature so to a certain extent, the focus doesn't hurt it much. Nair expertly works with her non-actor child stars, notably Madina Nalwanga as the lead playing Phiona, the chess champ. She's a revelation and brings incredible life to the story. We buy into everything. She deserves to be here and carries the film on her back. The other kids equally carry their roles. It's a touching family film that opens the world of Uganda and chess to anyone watching it. We feel these characters' journeys. In the end, it does feel like a biopic, but it's a strong one that warms the heart. We have a great time talking about it on the show so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Learn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership. Watch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatch Script Transcript Theatrical trailer Poster artwork Original Material Flickchart Letterboxd

Es uno de los juegos más fascinantes de la historia, con orígenes inciertos. Conocer su historia y algunas curiosidades es lo que nos proproponemos de la mano de Alfonso Romero Holmes, maestro internacional de ajedrez, campeón de España en 1987 y editor, que nos hablará del primer tratado de ajedrez moderno que aparece en españa en el siglo XV y de anécdotas de grandes maestros como Bobby Fischer o Anatoli Karpov, a quien representa en exhibiciones de simultáneas y torneos. Rosa de las Nieves, periodista, fotógrafa y cronista de ajedrez, autora del cuento 'Leonor y el misterioso tablero de ajedrez', nos hablará de las hermanas Polgar, del duelo que mantuvieron Korchnoi y Karpov en Baguio en 1978 utilizando todo tipo de tretas parapsicológicas o la extraña historia de Kirsán Lliumzhinov, secuestrado por un ovni. Marcos Carrasco hablará sobre el artista Marcel Duchamp, habiendo ejecutado un jaque mate al arte con sus obras. Carmen Fernández nos hablará del ajedrecista mecánico de Leonardo Torres Quevedo, de la máquina Deep Blue y la versión del AlphaGo para ajedrez. Carlos Canales, además de hablar del autómata El Turco, el barón von Kempelen, nos dirá los 17 tipos de ajedrez que existen y el 'número de Shannon'. Juan Ignacio Cuesta sobre sus partidas online con el programa Fritz. David Sentinella recordará su faceta de jugador en la adolescencia y a dos grandes ajedrecistas: Gloria Velat y Pepita Ferrer. Pepa Llausas recomendará la película 'La reina de Catwe', sobre la vida de Phiona Mutesi. Y Jesús Callejo hará unas reflexiones sobre el libro de Gary Karparov, 'Cómo la vida imita al ajedrez'.

In Episode 148, I converse with Phiona Mutesi,  who represented Uganda at four Women's Chess Olympiads, and is one of the first titled female players in Ugandan chess history. Mutesi is the subject of a 2012 book and a 2016 film called Queen of Katwe. She is the founder of the Phiona Mutesi Foundation. We speak about her upbringing in Uganda, dynamics between girls and boys in chess, a compare and contrast of she and Elizabeth Harmon of the Queen's Gambit, her life in the United States,  her plans after her upcoming graduation and more. 

Today's episode features the incredibly humble and generous Phiona Mutesi. From living in the streets in the slums of Katwe to learning chess in a Sports Outreach Institute missionary program to becoming one of her nation's top chess players competing in international competitions, Phiona Mutesi has come a long way from the 9-year old girl who came for a cup of porridge. The subject of the Disney movie “The Queen of Katwe,” Phiona is an inspiration to millions, and especially to girls in a nation where girls are particularly marginalized. Phiona is dedicated to using her platform to elevate African souls by providing education and supplies through her work with the Sports Outreach Institute Chess Academy and the Mutesi Phiona Foundation. Support the Phiona Mutesi Foundation here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mutesi-phiona-foundation Connect with Phiona directly: phmutesi@gmail.com

In Episode 130, I converse with Damion Coppedge, Founder of Chess Optics. Until July 2020, Damion served 22 years in prison due to manslaughter. While incarcerated, he remained optimistic and learned as much about chess as he can through books and practice against other inmates. Now he is a Buddhist, chess teacher and poet. He is also a student at BMCC. Check out his Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIHPPexb6BuDsiBhKpgdQUQWe speak about his experiences in prison, passion for chess, his drive to remain optimistic and succeed, the time he sent a $25 check to Queen of Katwe star Phiona Mutesi from his prison cell, his current career goals and more.

In this edition of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali examines how chess can have a positive impact on the lives of children not only in the slums of Uganda but also in poor neighborhoods of Baltimore. He is joined by Robert Katende, Founder and Director of the Sports Outreach Ministry (SOM) Chess Academy in Uganda and the man behind the success of Ugandan chess champion Phiona Mutesi, whose story became the Walt Disney film “Queen of Katwe.” Shaka is also joined by Sidney Gardner, Director of the SOM Chess Academy in Baltimore and Benjamin Mukumbya, President of Student Body of Northwest University in Kirkland, in the state of Washington in the United States, who is a beneficiary of SOM chess program. 

In this edition of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali examines how chess can have a positive impact on the lives of children not only in the slums of Uganda but also in poor neighborhoods of Baltimore. He is joined by Robert Katende, Founder and Director of the Sports Outreach Ministry (SOM) Chess Academy in Uganda and the man behind the success of Ugandan chess champion Phiona Mutesi, whose story became the Walt Disney film “Queen of Katwe.” Shaka is also joined by Sidney Gardner, Director of the SOM Chess Academy in Baltimore and Benjamin Mukumbya, President of Student Body of Northwest University in Kirkland, in the state of Washington in the United States, who is a beneficiary of SOM chess program. 

In this edition of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali examines how chess can have a positive impact on the lives of children not only in the slums of Uganda but also in poor neighborhoods of Baltimore. He is joined by Robert Katende, Founder and Director of the Sports Outreach Ministry (SOM) Chess Academy in Uganda and the man behind the success of Ugandan chess champion Phiona Mutesi, whose story became the Walt Disney film “Queen of Katwe.” Shaka is also joined by Sidney Gardner, Director of the SOM Chess Academy in Baltimore and Benjamin Mukumbya, President of Student Body of Northwest University in Kirkland, in the state of Washington in the United States, who is a beneficiary of SOM chess program. 

Phiona Mutesi schafft es raus aus einem afrikanischen Slum.

Phiona Mutesi schafft es raus aus einem afrikanischen Slum.

This week, Zara and Leo arrive at the biggest rally in the Sahara Desert... with absolutely no racing experience.How will they be able to compete against the pros?Find out why you should focus on your OWN progress instead of comparing yourself to others, and meet the Ugandan CHESS player who became a champion using this EXACT strategy!In this episode, children will:Learn how to focus on their own progressTravel to UgandaBe inspired by Phiona Mutesi, a champion chess playerAdditional show notes available at biglifejournal.com/podcastProduced by Big Life JournalCredits:Produced by Alexandra Eidens and Big Life Journal team. Written and directed by Sarah Cyrano. Sound design and original music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Sound mixing by Mattia Marcelli. Characters played by Sean Chiplock and Ryan Bartley. Managed by Laura Hernandez. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this edition of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali examines how chess can have a positive impact on the lives of children not only in the slums of Uganda but also in poor neighborhoods of Baltimore. He is joined by Robert Katende, Founder and Director of  the Sports Outreach Ministry (SOM) Chess Academy in Uganda and the man behind the success of Ugandan chess champion Phiona Mutesi, whose story became the Walt Disney film “Queen of Katwe.” Shaka is also joined by Sidney Gardner, Director of the SOM Chess Academy in Baltimore and Benjamin Mukumbya, President of Student Body of Northwest University in Kirkland, in the state of Washington in the United States, who is a beneficiary of SOM chess program.

In this edition of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali examines how chess can have a positive impact on the lives of children not only in the slums of Uganda but also in poor neighborhoods of Baltimore. He is joined by Robert Katende, Founder and Director of  the Sports Outreach Ministry (SOM) Chess Academy in Uganda and the man behind the success of Ugandan chess champion Phiona Mutesi, whose story became the Walt Disney film “Queen of Katwe.” Shaka is also joined by Sidney Gardner, Director of the SOM Chess Academy in Baltimore and Benjamin Mukumbya, President of Student Body of Northwest University in Kirkland, in the state of Washington in the United States, who is a beneficiary of SOM chess program.

In this episode of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali examines how chess can have a positive impact on the lives of children not only in the slums of Uganda but also in poor neighborhoods of Baltimore. He is joined by Robert Katende, Founder and Director of  the Sports Outreach Ministry (SOM) Chess Academy in Uganda and the man behind the success of Ugandan chess champion Phiona Mutesi, whose story became the Walt Disney film “Queen of Katwe.” Shaka is also joined by Sidney Gardner, Director of the SOM Chess Academy in Baltimore and Benjamin Mukumbya, President of Student Body of Northwest University in Kirkland, in the state of Washington in the United States, who is a beneficiary of SOM chess program.  

In this episode of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali examines how chess can have a positive impact on the lives of children not only in the slums of Uganda but also in poor neighborhoods of Baltimore. He is joined by Robert Katende, Founder and Director of  the Sports Outreach Ministry (SOM) Chess Academy in Uganda and the man behind the success of Ugandan chess champion Phiona Mutesi, whose story became the Walt Disney film “Queen of Katwe.” Shaka is also joined by Sidney Gardner, Director of the SOM Chess Academy in Baltimore and Benjamin Mukumbya, President of Student Body of Northwest University in Kirkland, in the state of Washington in the United States, who is a beneficiary of SOM chess program.  

In this episode of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali examines how chess can have a positive impact on the lives of children not only in the slums of Uganda but also in poor neighborhoods of Baltimore. He is joined by Robert Katende, Founder and Director of  the Sports Outreach Ministry (SOM) Chess Academy in Uganda and the man behind the success of Ugandan chess champion Phiona Mutesi, whose story became the Walt Disney film “Queen of Katwe.” Shaka is also joined by Sidney Gardner, Director of the SOM Chess Academy in Baltimore and Benjamin Mukumbya, President of Student Body of Northwest University in Kirkland, in the state of Washington in the United States, who is a beneficiary of SOM chess program.

Damion Coppedge is a poet, a chess teacher, a Buddhist. He honed these aspects of his life during the 22 years he spent in prison. He is now making his way in the world, living in a half-way house in the Bronx since his release on July 31. He appeared in The Enterprise six years ago in a chess column written by the late Clarksville lawyer and activist, Peter Henner. They played chess by mail. Coppedge also corresponded with a young chess prodigy in Uganda, Phiona Mutesi, who lived in the slums of Katwe. Disney made a film, “Queen of Katwe,” about her meteoric rise in the chess world, based on a book by Tim Crothers, which includes a letter from Coppedge to Phiona. This week’s podcast starts with Coppedge reading one of his poems and ends with his advice: “If you have a desire to do something … and you can’t find a way to get people to see your vision, just do it.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Elliott Neff, my guest this week on Perpetual Chess comes to us direct from the Chess Olympiad in Batumi, Georgia.   Elliott is a USCF Master who founded the thriving Chess4Life chess education organization. He is also a chess trainer who will be releasing his first book, A Pawn's Journey: Transforming Lives one Move at a Time, on October 9.  Elliott and I discussed: Elliott's perspective on the Olympiad. This is his first time attending, so he told us what has surprised him about the event.  He reported on a couple of the teams, including the Ugandan women's team, which he is helping to coach.  How Elliott became a friend and coach of Phiona Mutesi of Queen of Katwe fame. Plus, Elliott gives an update on Phiona's life and chess career since the release of the movie telling her story.  Elliott's recommendations for chess improvement, plus some awesome advice on how to get better at blindfold chess and visualization.  What inspired Elliott to write a book? What impact can chess have away from the chessboard? Thanks to Elliott for joining me. You can reach him via Chess4life here, or at his website here. If you would like to help support the podcast go here.    

"When there are stories that are important... there's a responsibility to that story and to that lesson, especially when it's based on a real person." This week on Married to the Media, Robin and Cass reflect on their very different experiences with watching the movie Queen of Katwe. A powerful story about a young girl in Uganda who learns to play chess and break her family out of extreme poverty, Queen of Katwe is the type of biography filmmakers strive to turn into cinematic art- a true story that can inspire the masses. Think of Seabiscuit, Memoirs of a Geisha, Slumdog Millionaire: award-winning accounts and films that stick with us because of their poignant lessons and beautiful storytelling.  The film follows Phiona Mutesi, 3-time Ugandan Women's Junior Champion in Chess, and her journey from the back streets of Katwe, Kampala's largest slum, to international grandmaster. But where raw material is present in spades, the refining of this gem of a tale is butchered by Disney. Poor dialogue editing and recording, choppy film editing, and a poor blend of cinematic genre throw the story under the rug for the first half of the film, only to barely recover in time for the powerful ending.  While Robin recommends this film to teach important character values and lessons, Cass thinks this isn't the best biopic to show in class. Hear their reasons and their criticisms for the studio in this week's episode of Married to the Media!

Hello again, dear listeners! This episode we bring you a discussion of the 2016 Mira Nair Disney film Queen of Katwe, about the young Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi. We hope you enjoy! Sources: http://www.espn.com/espn/news/story?page=Mag15gameofherlife https://filmschoolrejects.com/the-true-story-behind-queen-of-katwe-b5a51d9607b7/ http://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/queen-of-katwe/ http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/queen-katwe-stirs-hope-slum-where-film-was-born http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/10/world/africa/uganda-chess-teen/index.html   https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/feb/18/ugandan-phiona-mutesi-chess-player   Follow us on Twitter @lieographypod, Instagram @lieographypod, and Facebook here, or email us at lieographypodcast@gmail.com   Music: www.bensound.com

Phiona Mutesi, the Ugandan chess champion who inspired the movie Queen of Katwe, shares with communications officer Pabsy Pabalan Mariano her strategies for advancing her own life through education, and empowering youth through her support of a foundation. Mutesi and her coach Robert Katende sat down with Pabsy during the World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings 2017.

Disney Princess Lupita N’yongo uses her power for good, teaming up with the legendary Mira Nair to tell the story of Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi’s rise from the slum of Katwe to chess master. It’s an inspirational kids sports movie with a twist, featuring the extraordinary talents of Ms N’yongo and David Oyelowo, and it’s well worth your time.

Queen of Katwe Sinopse “O filme descreve a vida de Phiona Mutesi, uma xadrezista ugandesa nascida na cidade de Katwe, que tornou-se uma candidata mestre após seus desempenhos nas olimpíadas de Xadrez” wikipedia. O Filme traz como protagonista Madina Nalwanga, e coadjuvantes Lupita Nyongo, David Oyelowo, Martin Kabanza, Edgar Kanyike. Genero: Desporto, Drama e Biográfico Realizadora: Mira Nair Produção John Carls e Lydia Dean Pilcher Edição: Barry Alexander Brown Orçamento: 15 milhões de dólares americano Analise Sequencia: o trailer nos oferece uma sequencia clara que nos dá a entender o espaço geográfico do filme através do plano geral logo na primeira cena apresentada no trailer, com ajuda de legenda que apresenta o pais e religião onde foi filmado. Possui uma narrativa motivacional mesmo para aquelas pessoas que não entendem o que esta a dizer nos diálogos (visto que o trailer oficial é inglês), através das imagem percebesse que Phiona apesar de viver num bairro suburbano de Uganda, tem um sonho de vencer na vida, e procura dar seu melhor até aprender a jogar xadrez. Depois varias batalhas de xadres e descriminação (Bulling) se torna em uma verdadeira campeã mundial de xadrez. Pode-se constatar isso nos seguintes segundo do trailer 1 do filme: seg/20, seg/28 seg/33 seg/ 55, 56, 57 | min/ 1:40 seg | min 1:46 Fotografia: o diretor de fotografia junto o diretor de figurino e maquiagem souberam propor as melhores imagens, levando o telespectador a viajar a realidade das zonas suburbanas de África. Colorização: as cores do filme nós levam a entender de uma forma inconsciente a construção dramática no trailer, por exemplo em todos as partes em que o Phiona tem esperança, momentos de reflexão, e força de ir enfrente com seus sonhos e predominante nas cenas tons azuis. Mas quando Ela sente-se fraca, fora da zona de conforto vimos de uma forma mais acentuada os tons amarelos ajudando no drama do filme. Quando ela se torna campeã no 1: 47 seg do trailer vimos ainda isso mais presente Tons azuis e o amarelo para traz representando fim de uma jornada que valeu apenas lutar E cor laranja ganha presença substituindo o amarelo no vestuário de Phiona. Um dos aspecto que também passa despercebido no trailer, é bem logo no plano geral do segundo 46 onde phiona esta dentro do carro antes dela sair para fora da janela. Vimos que phiona também é uma jovem que acredita em Deus porque o Carro que a leva tem uma símbolo religioso, jesus pregado na cruz mostrando que o bairro suburbano também tem uma presença elavada de cristão apesar de suas lutas. Som: O Trailer também nos traz uma boa sonoplastia e trilha sonora. Agora a pergunta que não se cala é: será que o filme é tão bom quanto ao trailer? Mesmo assim recomento ver.

Daphne's newest book, Facing the Enemy: Strategies for Living Victoriously Behind Enemy Lines, released this week so what better topic to discuss on Identity Advantage! In this episode, Daphne and Angie talk about why the game of chess is used as a backdrop to this book. The opening chapter begins with a quote from Phiona Mutesi, who said, "Chess is a lot like life... one wrong move changes everything." The same is true of our spiritual lives. Yet too many Christians have NOT been trained to discern the world around them, their place and purpose in the world, and the importance of holding ground. God wants all of us equipped to face our enemy with a faith that will startle hell and bless humanity! Get ready! http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/4802680

This episode of Upodcast we discuss Mira Nair’s uplifting Disney produced story Queen of Katwe, starring Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi who came from the streets of rural Uganda to becoming an international chess champion. We’re joined by our friend Akin Aworan to talk about how Mira […]

Mira Nair brought her knowledge of Uganda to the true story of a champion chess player "Phiona Mutesi". Timothy and Sharon discuss the films achievements and failures.

Director Mira Nair and Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o discuss their new film Queen of Katwe, which is based on the true story of Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi.Newcastle Gateshead has beaten Sheffield, Blackpool and Bradford and been selected by the government to host a £5m Great Exhibition of the North in 2018. Carol Bell, Culture & Major Events Director, Newcastle Gateshead Initiative, talks about their plans for the major exhibition, which will showcase art, design and innovation from the north of England. 12 years after the last episode of Sex and the City, Sarah Jessica Parker is back on the small screen in Divorce, a comedy drama about the end of a marriage written by Catastrophe's Sharon Horgan. Stephen Armstrong reviews. In 1974 the Gaul trawler set off from Hull never to return, disappearing off the northern coast of Norway with all hands lost. Playwright Janet Plater talks about her new drama The Gaul at Hull Truck Theatre, which charts the experience of the wives and relatives left behind. Shahidha Bari reviews The Vulgar: Fashion Redefined, a new exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery in London which explores the aesthetics of taste through the prism of fashion.Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Rachel Simpson.

Phiona Mutesi, who we see growing up in Katwe, in the crime-ridden slums of Kampala, capital of Uganda, with a future ahead of her that seems to offer more of the same for her and her family. David Oyelowo co-stars as Christian missionary and youth outreach coordinator Robert Katende, who discovers a hidden prodigy in Phiona when he gathers some of the local children together to teach them the game of chess. Phiona gets very good, very quickly, soon enough besting all of the kids in Katwe, leading Robert to seek greener pastures by trying to have her compete in competitions sponsored by schools for the more formally educated. However, opportunities are scarce for someone of her situation (not only prejudice against people of the slums, but you also need money to enter some of the competitions), and Phiona's widowed mother Harriet grows increasingly concerned that the path Robert has her on will lead to a diminishing of her home life and earning money to help feed her and the family by selling maize (corn) at the local market.

This special episode of the a16z Podcast is based on a Q&A from an early screening we hosted of Disney's Queen of Katwe, now in theaters. The movie -- directed by Mira Nair and based on a book by Tim Crothers -- depicts the true story of Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi. The conversation, hosted by Ben Horowitz, features actor David Oyelowo who (among other roles, previously played Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in "Selma") and plays Robert Katende, the engineer-turned-mentor who taught community sports and chess to kids in the slums of Kampala, Uganda. photo credits: Prentiss Earl lll

On this week's Back to the Movies, we're continuing our trip into the waters of family drama with Disney's Queen of Katwe? starring David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong'o. The film follows a young girl from the slums of Uganda named Phiona Mutesi who finds her calling when a football coach decides to start a chess club. The film follows Phiona's journey to finding happiness and success for her family through her passion for Chess. Queen of Katwe is an especially unique film thanks to its inclusion of women working on the film both behind behind the scenes and in front of the camera. This week I'm rejoined by The Film Syllabus's Alexandra Bohannon to review the film after we've talked about what we've been watching. Alexandra was excited to talk about her recent binge of RuPaul's Drag Race and the former hit show Parks and Rec. I talk about last weekend's Magnificent 7 and whether or not it brings anything fresh to the western genre. I also talk about another recent foray into anime with Satoshi Kon's Perfect Blue. The two of us also talk about our recent watches of the criminally underrated film from William Friedkin, Sorcerer. Following this week's review of Queen of Katwe, we will be taking a couple of small breaks in October so that we can prepare for the upcoming slate of holiday releases. Never fear dear listener! We'll still be bringing you reviews of Birth of a Nation and Girl on a Train in October as fast as we can get them out.  The breaks will give us the time we need to be prepared to deliver quality reviews of some of the most anticipated movies of the year including Dr. Strange, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and Rogue One.  Thanks for your understanding!If you also want to find ways to help support the show, please head on over to iTunes and give us a rating!Rate and Review on iTunesFollow Us on Twitter @Good_TrashLike Us on FacebookLike what you hear? Help us produce even more stuff by supporting us on Patreon

Favorite Fall T.V. Pilots; Disney's Queen of Katwe (starring Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo, and introducing Madina Nalwanga as Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi) (9:30); Mad Women? a look back at the 1960s with Amazon's Good Girls Revolt (with Grace Gummer as Nora Ephron) (12:50); and Netflix' Easy - 8 vignettes about art & sex written & directed by Joe Swanberg (26:08).

Director Mira Nair discusses her new film, Queen of Katwe, with Director Ava DuVernay. The film tells the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a young woman who overcomes her impoverished circumstance to become an international chess champion.

Cinema Royale is joined by Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o as she discusses her latest film, Queen of Katwe, based on the true story of Ugandan chess champion, Phiona Mutesi! Nyong'o discusses her motivation in making the film, her working relationship with director Mira Nair, playing Phiona's fiery mother, and diversity in Hollywood.