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Director Justin Simeon, known for Dear White People, publicly expressed his desire to “make the film as black as possible,” citing the setting in New Orleans as justification. He stated that he wanted to reflect the city’s significant Black cultural heritage, emphasizing New Orleans as “the birthplace of jazz” and a hub of diverse cultural influences. According to Simeon, this approach aimed to authentically depict the city’s demographics, which he claims are 85% Black.