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The Director's Focus on Identity Politics
Despite Marvel's intentions to keep a low promotional profile, the film's director, Nia DeCosta, has been front and center in interviews, notably with Vanity Fair. Her comments have raised eyebrows, as she openly emphasizes her focus on issues surrounding race and gender. DeCosta, who made headlines as the first Black woman to direct an MCU film, describes her experience in the industry as fraught with challenges related to oppression and discrimination.