what is the movie one battle after another about

The movie "One Battle After Another" is about a former revolutionary named Bob (originally "Ghetto Pat" Calhoun) who was part of a radical left-wing group called French 75. Alongside his partner Perfidia, they fought violently against government oppression, including liberating immigrants from detention centers and robbing banks for their cause. Perfidia later becomes pregnant, and after her capture and coerced betrayal, Bob goes underground with their daughter, raising her in secrecy to protect her. The story follows Bob's struggle to protect his now-teenage daughter Willa as she becomes the target of a racist military official named Colonel Lockjaw. Lockjaw is intent on destroying them and erasing the revolutionary past, connected to white supremacist power structures. Bob is helped by allies like Willa’s martial arts teacher Sergio, as they navigate resistance, betrayal, and survival amid ongoing political violence and revolutionary efforts. The film explores themes of family, loyalty, sacrifice, and the unending fight for justice in a contemporary America marked by deep racial and political conflicts. The film is noted for its political edge, referencing current issues like immigration enforcement and systemic racism, and centers on the impact of revolutionary activism across generations.