Discussion starter video ideal for Tutor-periods or Lessons

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Take-One.TV is a free discussion-starter resource ideal for school Tutor Periods and Lessons.

We are delighted to provide a free Take-One resource based on Disney’s Queen of Katwe (releasing in UK cinemas this Friday, 21st October). This is the vibrant true story of Phiona Mutesi (Madina Nalwanga), a young girl from the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda. When she meets Robert Katende (David Oyelowo) she finds the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream.

The one-minute Take-One video features the popular singer/songwriter Alicia Keys reflecting on the film and commenting that ‘when women are empowered, the world changes’.

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The one-page Teacher’s Guide accompanying this Take-One episode supports discussion around the questions posed in the video:

  • Why does empowering women make such a difference to the world?
  • What will it take to enable everyone to fulfil their potential?

It provides a few Key Facts to build the discussion, such as how research has shown that increases in women’s income correlates with improved outcomes for their families (e.g. leading to greater expenditure on family welfare, nutrition and girls’ education) compared to similar increases in men’s income.

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Disney’s Queen of Katwe stars David Oyelowo, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and newcomer Madina Nalwanga. It is directed by Mira Nair and opens in the UK on October 21st.