Luce

A star athlete and top student, Luce Edgar's idealized image is challenged by one of his teachers when his unsettling views on political violence come to light, putting a strain on family bonds while igniting intense debates on race and identity. Based on the 2013 play by JC Lee, the film explores themes of power, identity, and the complexities of American society through the story of Luce, an adopted Black student whose idealized image is threatened when his teacher discovers a disturbing essay he wrote.