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Davis's assertions exemplify a broader trend in Hollywood where race and diversity are utilized as tools for promotion and guilt-tripping audiences into support. Critics argue that such tactics diminish individual film merit and instead lean heavily on identity politics to drive box office performance.
Davis emphasizes that if "The Woman King" underperforms, it's indicative of systemic barriers preventing Black women from achieving box office success globally. She cites "Black Panther" and other films as examples of Black-led productions that succeed without relying solely on race-based marketing, contrasting them with her current project.