Black Panther Context

Question 1

1. What is the highest-grossing film franchise in history?
   - Who was the film produced by?
2. When did the Black Panther character first appear?
3. How much has the film grossed worldwide since its release? ($).
   - What % of this has been in non-US countries?
4. Which academy award was it nominated for?
   - It won 3 Oscars for what? (3).

Answer 1

1. Marvel Cinematic Universe.
   - Marvel Studios.
2. Fantastic Four #62 in July 1966.
3. Over $1 billion.
   - 48%.
4. ‘Best Picture.’
   - Costume, Production Design, Original Soundtrack.

Question 2

1. Who have the sci-fi and superhero genres traditionally been dominated by?
2. What role did non-white characters often have in Marvel films?
   - There have also been very few superhero films with a _______ lead.
3. What has black cinema traditionally consisted of?
4. What has Africa traditionally been portrayed as in Europe?
   - Which 2016 meme drew attention to the lack of diversity in films nominated to the Oscars?

Answer 2

1. White, male characters.
2. Sidekicks.
   - Female.
3. Issues-based social realism or ‘arthouse/prestige’ pictures.
4. A deprived, dangerous, developing continent.
   - #oscarssowhite.

Question 3

1. What did Donald Trump vow to reverse many of as President?
2. What else did he refuse to condemn?
3. What has BLM utilised to draw attention to issues of race largely ignored by the mainstream media?

Answer 3

1. Initiatives created by Obama to aid minority and women’s groups e.g. universal healthcare.
2. Violent racist attacks in US cities.
3. Social media.