Black or White

• Drama

A quietly devastating drama unfolds as a recently widowed grandfather navigates a fraught custody battle for his beloved biracial granddaughter, challenging his own ingrained prejudices and confronting the complexities of family in a rapidly changing world. The film doesn’t focus on sensational courtroom theatrics, but instead meticulously portrays the slow unraveling of a man wrestling with grief and the realization that his intentions, though loving, are colored by a lifetime of privilege. It’s a particularly intimate exploration of intergenerational trauma and the subtle ways racial bias permeates even the closest relationships, offering a refreshingly honest—and often uncomfortable—look at how good intentions aren’t always enough when confronting deeply rooted societal issues. The emotional core lies in observing the granddaughter’s resilience as she becomes the unlikely catalyst for both her grandfather’s transformation and a broader, unspoken reckoning within the family.