Empire of Light (2022)

The film leans left by centering on the struggles of marginalized individuals, offering an empathetic portrayal of mental illness, and critiquing racism and exploitation through its character narratives, though its solutions are primarily humanistic rather than systemic.

The movie features visible diversity in its cast, with a central character whose racial identity is key to the story. The narrative explicitly explores themes of racism and its impact, making these DEI elements a significant part of the film's core message.