but it's not at all a white movie IMO.

WMCJ is in my all-time Top 5. I love that movie to death. So maybe I've got some blinders on. But Billy Ho's whiteness is definitely central to the setup, but he's a fish out of water here, and despite the commentary within the film, doesn't really veer into the awe shux, look at me being all white around all these Black people! territory.

There's not much whiteness to be found outside of him. And rather than the preachy, smug, white savior flick this would normally be, he doesn't save anyone. He can't even save himself. He's a hustler who meets his match, and they have what is to me a fairly genuine dialogue between these two men of different colors and perspectives. It's two men struggling to make ends meet, both with strong women of color holding them down/keeping them accountable.

That element is what elevates it IMO. I don't really see this approaching Cinematic Caucasity territory.