@emilygorcenski I also left with a 'Huh' feeling. Thoughts here, and an link to an excellent analysis by Thomas Flight.
In short, the events that form the background, though based on real world events that represent a deep rift in society, are just background for the art of the photographers. And that's the problem in the story and in how the movie is presented.
https://qoto.org/@davoloid/112360142206224174