Black Panther, the last film in the Marvel cinematic universe, has provoked several reactions, the film has received several reviews since its release, good and bad, however, it is undeniable that Black Panther represents a turning point in relation to the superhero genre.
Directed by Ryan Coogler, Black Panther is a film that brings together primarily a cast of blacks, based on a Marvel comic of the same name, we’re talking about the first black superhero of African origin.
- Therefore.
- For many years.
- The Black Panther was a reference figure.
- Which collected a profile with which many people identified more easily.
Marvel Comics and DC are two of America’s largest comic book producers, after publishing the Black Panther comics, Marvel and DC began to diversify their characters, with this Marvel introduced Luke Cage and Falco, two black characters. DC reinvented one of its white characters, named Green Lantern, as a black character.
From that moment on, the popularity of the two comic book producers increased considerably because more people were interested in their characters, but why is this change so important?
To form a community it is necessary for all its members to feel, in a certain way, in part, in addition, the sense of belonging facilitates social progress, once Black Panther is published, it can be said that a phase – in phased introduction towards diversity begins.
With the inclusion of characters of African, Indigenous and Asian origin, comic book producers have ensured projection for an un supervisory market, consider that, for a long time, ethnic minorities were excluded from hegemonic social spaces.
These minorities were not present in cultural fields such as film and comics, through inclusion, people from ethnic minorities may feel identified and legitimized, necessarily resulting in better social dynamics as tolerance increases.
The film also points to tolerance and equality. Released in early 2018, it develops around the eponymous character. The film focuses on the country of Wakanda, a fictional African nation. After the assassination of its leader and king, Should Wakanda trust T?Challa, the crown prince.
T? Challa, Black Panther’s alter ego, is a superhuman: he has advanced speed and strength skills, these skills help you develop as a black panther, protector of Wakanda, despite his qualities, T?Challa faces the challenges of being king, so only with the help of his sister Shuri, spy and chief Nakia and warriors Dora Milaje, T?Challa manages to defeat the attacks on her people.
Black Panther is a film that has challenged several stereotypes, not only presents a cast full of black characters, but it was also an opportunity for noir filmmakers, both the director and the producers are black.
In addition, Black Panther featured many strong, intelligent and independent female characters. T’s younger sister? Challa, Princess Shuri, is a young woman with advanced knowledge of science and engineering.
Warrior Nakia develops as a spy and liberator of women in situations of violence. In addition, the Royal Guard is composed only of highly qualified women: the best and most capable warriors in the kingdom.
Cinema functions as a tool for the dissemination and strengthening of ideals and ideologies. While this is not the only factor in question, inclusive representation in cinema certainly encourages new ways of building and perceiving social relationships.
Thus, in new trends of fair representation, characters from different ethnic backgrounds have a leading role, greater diversity on screens, large and small, will contribute to a greater tolerance to diversity in work and academic spaces.