A Closer Inspection of LGBT Characters in Film
We have a long way to go with LGBT representation in film, especially when it comes to LGBT characters of color and trans characters.

The inhabitants of Newtok, Alaska are being forced to relocate due to the consequences of climate change.
We have a long way to go with LGBT representation in film, especially when it comes to LGBT characters of color and trans characters.
Two Distant Strangers (2020) centers around Carter James (Joey Bada$$) as he tries to get back home to his pitbull, Jeter, after spending a night at the apartment of his date Perri (Zaria Simone). What gets in the way of Carter reuniting with his dog is that every time he tries to leave Perri’s apartment, he is killed by police and wakes up back in her bed in a never-ending cycle. It addresses the issue of police brutality which rightly has been in the public eye more and more with the unjust deaths caused at the hands of law enforcement.
A direct fall into the white savior narrative
The film basically says she was a lost cause from the start. We don't get a sense of who Marilyn was.
The sequel to the first film, A Second Chance: Rivals! talks about Maddy combating cyberbullying and racism.
Avatar: The Last Airbender's success fifteen years after its premiere proves the enduring power of its storytelling. But it's more than just a quality show.