Steve McQueen's Blitz explores war and identity through a biracial boy's journey

"Blitz," directed by Steve McQueen, is a World War II film on Apple TV+ featuring Saoirse Ronan and Elliott Heffernan. The story follows George, a biracial boy, who escapes from an evacuation train to find his mother, Rita. Rita, portrayed by Ronan, is a single mother navigating the challenges of war and advocating for workers' rights. The film highlights the experiences of BIPOC individuals during this tumultuous time, including Ife, a Nigerian warden who mentors George. While the film addresses important themes of displacement and solidarity, it struggles with narrative depth. The connection between George's fragmented journey and Rita's story does not fully develop, leaving some themes underexplored.