I tend to believe that film can improve the world, that the language of cinema can not only educate but enlighten. And if there is one person on the planet who needs to be educated and enlightened, it is the one and only President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Thus far, Mr. Trump has demonstrated an unwillingness to learn. But, I can still dream. Here is a list of films that would do the country good if our (so-called) leader would give them a chance.

1. "Moonlight"

“Moonlight” isn’t just a fantastic movie, but it gives African-Americans a representation that has been largely absent in American cinema. Ideally, Trump would be forced to have some empathy and realize that there are poor, gay African Americans in this country. Not everyone goes through life with a silver spoon in his mouth.

2. "Solaris"

Director Andrei Tarkovsky’s masterpiece is not only cinematically beautiful, but its themes are equally profound. It delves into the human psyche and how we can learn the most about humanity through our sorrows and grief. And to me, nothing is more important in improving the world than understanding the inevitable grief we all face. Our goals should be to end sorrow, not produce happiness.

3. "Jeanne Dielman, 23 Commerce Quay, 1080 Brussels"

I'm not going to lie, this film can be a struggle to get through. With a running time of about 190 minutes, there is just 15-minutes-worth of dialogue. However, director Chantal Akerman masterfully constructs the despondent life of the protagonist, Jeanne Dielman. Akerman never identified as a feminist, but this film shows the everyday struggle of being a woman in a patriarchal society.

4. "The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie"

“Discreet Charm” is often noted for its Freudian nature, but it is also incredibly political. One of the characters is a corrupt ambassador for a made-up country producing a scathing satire of the corruption that runs rampant within governments and the rich who finance them. It is hopeful to think that Trump would see the comparison, as he is just as delusional as all of the rich people in the film.

5. "Black Dynamite"

For those who don’t know this film, it falls under a certain category of Blaxploitation and makes fun of racist stereotypes to a very comedic effect. The premise of the plot is that Black Dynamite, a kung-Fu master, tries to find out who is manufacturing and distributing a malt liquor that shrinks black men’s penises. At the end, he discovers that the one and only Tricky Dick (Richard Nixon) was so insecure about the size of his penis that he was the culprit. And for some reason, a president being insecure about his penis sounds strangely familiar…

6. "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind"

I could have chosen pretty much any Miyazaki film for this list, but I went with this one for its blatant message about the environment. It stresses the importance of how incorporating nature into our lives can foster a symbiotic relationship through which both sides are able to grow. The protagonist is also a badass pacifist princess warrior, which is always a plus.

7. "La chinoise"

Jean-Luc Godard’s “La chinoise” is a goofy look on how young revolutionists believe they can simply apply political theory to the world and solve everything. The characters resort to terrorism as the fastest way to destroy the current capitalistic government and, in its place, build one based on Maoism. The characters are obviously delusional, but I think this movie stresses the leftist extremism and reflects some people's opinions of the Trump administration.

8. "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb"

“Dr. Strangelove” is a dark comedy about a very serious subject: nuclear war. Most of the film is in a war room as politicians desperately try to prevent the use of an atomic bomb. The film does a brilliant job of showing how ridiculous the concept of nuclear war really is. It's so ridiculous that you can’t even approach the matter with any sort of seriousness. So, if Trump ever wonders why politicians around the world think the way he is handling North Korea is a joke (I know he never will), he should look no further than this film.

9. "My Dinner with Andre"

This is probably one of the most compelling screenplays ever written. “My Dinner with Andre” offers a unique view on life. The film is pretty much one conversation that explores hive-mind mentalities, Eastern philosophy, how humans can sacrifice knowledge for understanding and a plethora of other topics. It does a great job of giving an alternative perspective on our mundane lives where the only goal seems to be to earn as much money as we can.

10. "There Will Be Blood"

In all my life, I don’t think I have seen a protagonist as evil as Daniel-Day Lewis in “There Will Be Blood.” As an oilman at the turn of the century, he becomes wealthy by manipulating everyone around him. He has a severe contempt for humanity. Trump should be able to recognize the correlation between wealth and immorality. But, yet again, Trump should be able to recognize a lot of things that he doesn’t...and never will.