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In response to mounting criticism, the filmmakers appeared to adjust their framing. Viola Davis, in interviews with outlets like Variety, acknowledged the complexities of history, stating that the film "enters the story where the kingdom was in flux" and that enslaving and selling neighboring tribes was part of their survival strategies at the time. She emphasized that most of the story was fictionalized, distancing the film from claims of being an entirely accurate historical record.