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Tolkiens series of books and Peter Jacksons movies, in which Gandalf the Grey is killed but returns as Gandalf the White.When asked what he thought of the comparison, Rodgers said, I love it, man. Hes one of my favorite characters. I appreciate the comparison. Gandalf kind of fell into oblivion and then he came back and hes the White. Hes a lot more powerful as the White. I dont really have any gray in the beard yet but Ill take any compliment from Josh like that, especially a Lord of the Rings one. He didnt say Gimli so I felt pretty good about that.Norman, who is in his first year in Washington, has apparently integrated himself into the Redskins Lord of the Rings culture. Quarterback Kirk Cousins made reference to the series last season.Week after week, opponents have praised Rodgers despite the Packers struggles this season. Theyre coming off a 47-25 loss at Tennessee that dropped them to 4-5. Theyre on a three-game losing streak and have lost four of their last five as they prepare for the Redskins in Sunday night.Diagnosing whats wrong with Rodgers and the Packers has become a popular topic this season, but Norman wouldnt partake in any of it.Man, I dont pay no attention to that, Norman said. Thats all people that are on the outside of the game and not an insider. Thats all people who like to point out the Xs and Os but, at the end of the day, look at the overall thing. That guy can hit you at any time, any place, anywhere, any given day. Any given game.I really dont care what the outside noise is. I know who were facing and thats a cerebral quarterback thats the best of the best at what hes doing. 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Much of Nairs success can be credited to her approach to producing a Hollywood hit.The rule of engagement is simple: Be authentic. Whether shes discussing a former or current project, the movie vet uses the word authentic quite frequently. Why? Maybe its because the India-born and Harvard-educated director gets that showcasing a communitys truth is more powerful than appropriating it.For example, in Katwe, the real-life story of Ugandan chess phenom Phiona Mutesi, Nair not only shot on location in the main characters actual hometown, she also hired locals from the neighborhood, even Mutesis former team members and coach, to ensure ... you guessed it, authenticity. According to Nair, veracity is something audiences can feel and that, ultimately, the box office respects.Here, the celebrated artist talks to espnW about making films the Nair way and more.espnW: Women, especially women of color, are often overlooked for leadership roles in Hollywood. How did you go about bucking the status quo??Nair:?For me it is about confidence. You have to convince people that you have something to say and the talent and skill to be able to say it. I practice great humility with what I dont know. However, Im very confident with what I?do?know. It is important to be mentored and to be a mentor. In order for women to get over the shocking inequities in Hollywood and elsewhere, we have to organize, because there is strength in numbers. Vocalizing and reminding people that women are not just to be looked after; we bring an enormous commerciality to the table.espnW: You were confident enough to stand up and advocate for the film to be made in Phiona Mutesis hometown of Kampala, Uganda. Why?Nair: Authenticity has always been my treasure from the beginning -- and Ive been making movies for 30 years. I think cinema should capture truth. In this film, we shot it in the real streets, the real church where Robert Katende [Mutesis chess coach] taught. The community is a character in the film. The entire community came out for filming. You cant duplicate that level of embrace.espnW: You also have a personal relationship with the city of Kampala. Please explain.?Nair: Ive lived in Kampala for the last 27 years, and it is really my home. I have always wanted to tell the story of the citys people and where I live. Its easy to see the paucity of Africa from [publicized] images. Any depictions of the continent are always negative ones -- images of despair, suffering or dictatorships. Nothing resembles the everyday joy and dignity of the continent. So when I was offered the story of Phiona Mutesi, which is a remarkable [narrative] of an incredible girl who dared to have a dream, I had to work on it. Overall, she had the support of her mother, the rest of her family and a village that wanted her to reach her full potential. It was a beautiful thing to do. Theres a fantastic spirit of what I call?embracing life. I wanted to pay tribute to the spirit of not having self-pity, or waiting for a savior from the outside to come and raise you up, but doing it from within.espnW: Authenticity came with a price. You had to set up a boot camp to train local actors. What are some of the challenges that accompany your approach?Nair: Ive done this in all of my films, from Salaam Bombay! to Mississippi Masala. There was no question of me castting the Pioneers, a real-life chess team that lives in Katwe -- which is a community within Kampala. Adidas Kyle Quincey Jersey. . The children had a real grace and a sense of mischief that they brought to their performances because this is their home. They taught me how to be. There are essentially 90 roles in the film, and everyone cast is from Uganda except our two Hollywood stars, David Oyelowo [as Katende] and Lupita Nyongo [as Mutesis mother, Nakku Harriet], and they are also from the continent. They also bring a greater gravitas and truth to the project.?espnW:?Madina Nalwanga, the young woman who plays the lead role, was an unknown. You must have seen hundreds of girls for this part. What made you cast her?Nair: Choosing my Phiona was the most challenging of all. I think I must have looked for over six months and saw more than 700 young girls, most Ugandan. I knew that we would find her in Uganda, but the real issue was that on this young set of shoulders the whole movie would ride. So I had to fall in love with this young woman. I trust my own instincts with casting. Six months into [prepping for the film], my casting director was led to this dance company near Katwe and filmed this young girl, Madina, during dance rehearsal. They came and showed me her image and I kind of internally rolled my eyes -- another girl -- but I was riveted by her look, vitality and the luminosity in her. Madina had a very similar life to Phiona. She also sold corn for a living. She also lived with several siblings. She also followed a neighbor one day, like Phiona, that took her to dance academy in the neighborhood where she became a dancer at the age of 4. Then we met and it was a three-week testing process. We placed her in several scenes. We taught her chess.espnW: Speaking of chess, how did you teach the entire cast the game?Nair: We had only one expert on set, Robert Katende, who was Phiona Mutesis actual coach. He is the best teacher and consultant. Keep in mind these chess games were from actual matches Phiona played, so the moves had to be carefully recalibrated, taught and designed. Robert began to teach chess to the kids acting as the Pioneers four to five weeks before the shooting began. There were also several original Pioneers who were acting in the film. There was a strong sense of stewardship, and the kids got into it so much. When I would say cut, the kids would keep playing! Continuity was a big challenge because Id have to actually beg them to stop playing. The game really harnesses the mind. The kids became so focused. It was beautiful to see.espnW: Playing chess changed the entire trajectory of Phiona Mutesis life. What do you want people to get out of the film? Nair: I want you to be transported into a world that might have been far away, but when you enter it and see her family and teacher, you understand that genius is everywhere; it just has to be nourished. I want to inspire. I want to make people believe that dreams are possible and can be achieved regardless of how little you have. And I want to bring a portrait of a specific place on the large continent called Africa, which we never see everyday life in or folks achieving extraordinary dreams in the way we see in Queen of Katwe. Its full of music, style, vibrancy and real fun. 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