: As the coach of the Pioneers chess club, Katende goes beyond teaching the game; he provides a safe space and basic needs like a cup of porridge, which initially draws Phiona to the club.
One of the film's most significant achievements is its . By avoiding common "white savior" tropes often found in Western films set in Africa, Mira Nair provides an "insider’s gaze," telling the story through the eyes of the people who live it. Queen of Katwe
At the heart of the story are two pivotal figures who shape Phiona’s journey: her coach, , and her mother, Nakku Harriet . : As the coach of the Pioneers chess