Luce was a much buzzed about film when it premiered at Sundance earlier this year. The story centers on a model high school student (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), the adopted son of two white parents (Naomi Watts and Tim Roth), who comes under the scrutiny of a wary teacher (Octavia Spencer). Race and privilege factor into this psychodrama adapted by J.C. Lee and director Julius Onah from Lee’s well-regarded off-Broadway play.

ArcLight, 6360 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood; Fri. Aug. 2, various showtimes; $16-$18; (323) 615-2550, arclightcinemas.com. 

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