Well said, Faraday.
Eddie, I like the directness of your approach. I struggled to think of how to make it happen in that scene.
My solution leaves much implied but I really like that Qui-Gon pulls off yet another stunt. Only I’m not sure if it gives enough to the viewer. A possible assumption is he traded the winning podracer for her freedom.
Here’s what I’ve been working on to free Shmi: