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A critical aspect of this controversy involves the film's director, Kobe Libby, who openly stated that the purpose of the film was to serve as a tool for political messaging. In interviews, Libby explained that the film aims to critique what he describes as an ongoing societal tendency to prioritize white comfort over black history and identity. He cited current legislative moves—such as laws in Florida restricting the teaching of “inconvenient” black history—as evidence of a broader cultural conflict.