Mike Leigh, renowned for his deeply nuanced and intimate family dramas, continues to captivate audiences with his latest work, Hard Truths. At 81, the British filmmaker remains a masterful storyteller, exploring the complexities of personal relationships through his films, among them Naked, Vera Drake, and Mr. Turner. In Hard Truths, he delves into the disintegration of a Black working-class family, presenting a raw and multifaceted portrait of tragedy and comedy.