From Scratch (2022)

AI Rating: 4/10 - "From Scratch" is a heartfelt romance-drama based on a memoir, centering on an interracial love story between a Black American woman (Zoe Saldaña) and a Sicilian chef. It touches on identity politics via family prejudice against their relationship and immigration hurdles, with diversity in casting (Black lead, multicultural family). However, these elements serve the personal narrative of love, loss to cancer, and cultural blending rather than dominating with overt social justice preaching or agenda-driven messaging. Storytelling prioritizes emotional depth over activism.