The One and Only Ivan

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It focuses on interspecies relationships and leaves this category unaddressed.

Julia plays a significant role in driving the story, showing strong empathy and taking charge of situations. The film avoids traditional male leadership by focusing on female and young characters.

Julia is portrayed with a multiracial background, adding diverse perspectives naturally without making race the main focus of the plot.

The film critiques Western consumerism and capitalist systems, presenting mall management as a barrier to justice and environmental ethics.

The film uses the physical and psychological challenges faced by captive animals as a metaphor for systemic oppression, emphasizing the need for change over individual success.