Movies, representation, PoC thoughts
I am extremely nervous about the Black Panther movie. I desperately want it to be so overwhelmingly and unambiguously good and successful so that more diverse casts, and even majority PoC casts are made. But I am concerned by Hollywood's history of overlooking the depth of nuance that is essential in properly portraying black life. The concept of Wakanda deserves a detailed and thorough exploration, not a mediocre blockbuster.
Movies, representation, PoC thoughts
@kelseyhusky okay, but are there good ways to present that? Are we stuck with hey, this gets people interested in reading comics for greater nuance?
Movies, representation, PoC thoughts
@Leucrotta That is a very good question that I hadn't thought about. I think if they can properly convey the conflict between living up to a grand and important family legacy, ruling a proud and exceptional country with integrity, defending the same from all the various types of threats of whiteness, and being part of a larger hero community, the showrunners might get close. But they might not get rewarded
Movies, representation, PoC thoughts
@kelseyhusky idk, I kinda think looking more inward is a good sequel move, after establishing a superhero’s world as badass. Maybe it’d synch up well with just getting viewers used to a mostly Black cast and Afrofuturism?
Movies, representation, PoC thoughts
@Leucrotta the problem is there are so many ways to fall off the tightrope to a conclusion that is financially, culturally, and narratively successful. And if BP doesn't get all 3, then there might not be another and getting something similar will be even harder.