Nevertheless, she persisted: Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Dora is the superhero we didn't know we needed.

A Chinese deliveryman navigates the gritty streets of Brooklyn while trying to make sense of his own inner landscape as an immigrant.
Dora is the superhero we didn't know we needed.
It’s the most loving tribute to cinema and to Ingmar Bergman, set in world that feels so habitable that I felt like only re-watching this for eternity, because of how inviting it looks and feels.
The way Jeannette has to deal with child neglect makes her insecure about her parents and how she was brought up and raised in the United States. This continues into adulthood, where Jeannette becomes a successful journalist and is frequently asked about her parents by others.
What makes the lighting in Casablanca even more impressive is how it reflects the emotional states of the characters without needing explicit dialogue.
Films staring black transgender actresses/actors are few and far between, it’s refreshing to see a demographic represented in film that hardly gets any attention. This is especially important as the Black trans community has been shown in studies to face the highest level of discrimination amongst general trans and non-binary groups. That is why it’s so crucial that we amplify their voices through any way we can, storytelling being a great medium to do so.
For a young girl who wishes to keep her current traditions, this holiday will end up with a surprise twist.