You must never surrender.” This is a theme that shows up throughout the movie, because even though Phiona gets discouraged, she keeps moving on. Never Surrender ~In the movie, Phiona’s mentor, Katende, says, “Do not be quick to tip your king.I’d like to share 8 powerful life lessons you can discover in Queen of Katwe: Not only is Queen of Katwe heartwarming and a family classic, but it also shares many valuable life lessons. It came out on September 23rd in select theaters, and everywhere on September 30th. After meeting Robert Katende, learning chess under his guidance, and discovering her talent at playing the game, Phiona’s life takes a wild turn and chess becomes her escape from poverty. Queen of Katwe is based on a true story about a slum child turned chess champion from Uganda’s worst slum: Katwe. Not only did Queen of Katwe have me in tears, but I was bawling and crying more than Elisha and mom put together! I almost never cry in movies, while my sister and mom are the crybabies of the family. While in LA attending BlogHer 16, my mom, sister and I were given the AMAZING opportunity to see the screening of Disney’s Queen of Katwe by our friend Marshall Weinbaum from Disney (we love you, Marshall!!! :D) Needless to say, this was an incredible movie that is now my top favorite, and I am in awe of this film.
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