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The promotion of "The Woman King" reflects ongoing debates about how history, race, and representation are handled in Hollywood. Critics are wary of movies that potentially distort or omit uncomfortable truths for narrative convenience, especially when those truths involve complex issues like slavery and colonialism.
Davis's strategy—aligning success with support for Black women and invoking racial identity—touches on broader cultural tensions about representation, meritocracy, and historical accountability.