In this episode, LeBeau and Steeton discuss the heart, humor, and craft behind Jojo Rabbit, widely considered one of Taika Waititi’s strongest films. Set in the final days of World War II, the film follows Jojo Betzler, a young German boy whose imaginary best friend is Adolf Hitler—played by Waititi himself.

After an accident at a Nazi youth training camp leaves him sidelined, Jojo begins to question the beliefs he’s been taught when he discovers his mother, Rosie (Scarlett Johansson), is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. As the war draws to a close, Jojo is forced to confront propaganda, fear, and identity, ultimately deciding what he truly believes and where he stands.