Is this movie legitimately amazing or does it only have an 8 because it panders to liberal propaganda?

I feel like some of these movies, Brokeback Mountain, 12 Years a Slave, Lady Bird, Moonlight etc are often made for the sake of Oscar bait. Not much thought is really put into the films other than to capitalize on slavery, women's rights and gay rights. No profound message to be had from them other than to pander to the liberal heartstrings.

Having said that, I believe that credit is due where it's due, and I'm not against giving this film a shot if there's actually something of substance behind it.