black panther - context Flashcards
what film is it in the marvel cinematic universe?
17th
who directed it?
ryan coogler - feb 2013
who produced it?
marvel
how much did it gross worldwide?
$1 billion
how many oscars did it win?
3
where is the film based? what is it about?
fictional african kingdom of wakanda- avoided european colonisation & achieved technological superiority
t’challa fights goes to become king
historical context - black panther party
oct 1966-82 - political activist group who prevent police brutality in the us (armed self defence)
black power political organisation
controversial
historical context - harlem renaissance
art & culture movement among african americans between 1917-1930
literary & performing arts flourished
historical context - colonisation
15th - 20th c - european powers colonised african countries & exploited the continent for resources and slave labour
social / cultural context - how does the media portray Africa?
underprivileged - focusing on famine, terrorism & civil wars whereas black panther celebrates african culture
social / cultural context - black representation in superhero films
superhero films rarely feature black characters particularly in lead roles
scifi blockbuster / superhero genre dominated by white males
social / cultural context - where was the lack of diversity in film highlighted?
in 2016 - #oscarssowhite
social / cultural context - afrofuturism
a movement in literature music art etc. featuring futuristic or sci-fi themes which incorporate elements of black history and culture
prominent in black panther
economic context - how much did it make at the global box office?
$1.3 billion
economic context - how it is apparent it was successful?
they made a sequel - bring in more revenue