Former President Barack Obama is facing significant criticism in the aftermath of a film release for which he served as a consultant. The movie, titled Leave the World Behind, has sparked controversy due to its purported focus on warning about white people.

Obama-backed film Leave the World Behind sparks controversy for negative comment about white people

The teaser of the film Leave The World Behind is out and the film features some of the most stellar actors from Hollywood, including Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, and Ethan Hawke as they come together for a luxurious Long Island vacation that sounds plush but is rather scary.

WATCH: Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali starrer Leave The World Behind trailer out

Netflix will now bring together actors Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington for the first time since 1993’s ‘The Pelican Brief’ in ‘Leave the World Behind’. ‘Leave the World Behind’ is an upcoming novel by Rumaan Alam with Sam Esmail, the creator of ‘Mr.

Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington roped in for 'Leave the World Behind'