Looking back atThe Marvels,very few things went right.
Production was difficult, the movie was a financial disappointment, and many fansfound the story lacking, too.
And, in the end, lots of peoplelaid the blame on directorNia DaCosta.
Nia DaCosta directing Iman Vellani on the set of The Marvels.Image: Marvel
She was an easy target.
A young, Black, female filmmaker given the reins to such big, complicated project.
Looking back on the experience, though, she now has a very healthy point of view on it.
The best didnt happen this time but you kind of have to trust in the machine.
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