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
@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.
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?