![]() Therefore, he's not surprised by the enthusiasm the film is generating among blacks. Stacy Morgan, an associate professor who lectures on and researches popular culture at the University of Alabama, said in terms of diversity in casting and storytelling, Hollywood still lags, disappointingly. It's not exactly a portrayal African-American audiences are accustomed to seeing on screen. He's an educated man who happens to be a scientist and one of the richest, most powerful people on the planet. Yes, T'Challa is African royalty, but the character represents a milestone in the comic book genre because it addresses the stereotypes. He has the potential to do something like this one day if he chose.” ![]() “This is opening doors up down the road for him. “He's actually able to see something portrayed in a positive manner, so I think it's really big,” he said. Owens, who is biracial, grew up in a predominantly African-American neighborhood and is thrilled that his son will be able to see a film directed by a black filmmaker (Ryan Coogler, Creed), starring a primarily cast of color that doesn't involve some of the familiar tropes associated with black culture and history's presentation in film. Quenton Owens, 35, a registered nurse from Akron, sat with his son, Elijah, as the guys around him talked about the significance of Black Panther at Rubber City. The excitement is unmistakable and undeniable. In African-American communities across the country, #BlackPantherChallenge fundraisers sprouted up on sites such as to raise money to send children to theaters. Advance ticket sales are matching that chatter. The buzz on social media in recent weeks has reached deafening levels as the Black Panther's release date draws near. What he represents is something even bigger, for people of African descent in particular. He is King T'Challa, portrayed by Chadwick Boseman, the monarch of the mythical and technologically advanced country of Wakanda. Now he's being brought to the forefront people get to understand who he is.” I feel like he should have had some recognition. He's always been around - like Captain America - but he never had any recognition. Our regard may be different from other people. ![]() “Finally,” said 34-year-old Tony Miller, an artist and employee of the Fairlawn Country Club, during a recent discussion with a group of friends at Rubber City Comics in downtown Akron. 16 release of a film devoted solely to that character, and familiar words likely tumble forward. And according to Variety, a strong box office showing for Black Panther, which cost nearly $200 million to produce, would send a clear message to Hollywood that there’s tremendous opportunity to be found in making more movies targeting diverse audiences and featuring Black casts.Ask any fan of the comic book character Black Panther, who made his cinematic debut in Captain America: Civil War, how they feel about the Feb. Tested by powerful outside forces and a dangerous former enemy, T’Challa and Nakia (Lupita N’yong’o) must fight for the fate of their beloved country and the entire world.īlack Panther is the 18th film to be spawned from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), according to CNNMoney, and the highly anticipated movie has already broken Fandango’s pre-sale ticket record for MCU films within its first 24 hours. Industry experts are projecting that the Ryan Coogler helmed project could open at around $150 million or higher. –Black Panther Preview: Meet Chadwick Boseman’s character T’Challa–īlack Panther tells the gripping story of T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) who, after the death of his father returns home to his technologically advanced African nation to take his rightful place on the throne as the king of Wakanda. ![]()
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