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"Live and Let Die" capitalized on the era's cultural shifts, notably "blaxploitation" films, reflecting changing political landscapes in America. The film's writer, Tom Mankiewicz, wanted to delve into racial politics during a time when the Black Panthers were prominent, which added to the movie's urgency and relevance. Though the film has been critiqued for its portrayals of race, hiring members from the Black Stuntman's Association offered much-needed representation on the screen.