Black Panther: Afrofuturism and Feminism As A Form of Resistance and Black Empowerment
Black Panther shows millions across the globe different images of black people that have never been seen before in media. The opening weekend of Black Panther was such a big event for black people everywhere. From Friday to Monday alone, Black Panther raked in $218 million in domestic sales over the President’s Day weekend. According to the NY Times, it is the top-grossing film in history by a black director and a majority black cast. It is being called a “cultural event”, shattering the myth about overseas viability of movies rooted in black culture. It just made $22 million in China. According to PostTrak, 56% of Black Panther viewers were male, 44% were female, 37% black, 35% caucasian, 18% hispanic, and 5% Asian. To say the least, everybody went to see black panther. As a superhero movie, it is relatable to all audiences and has one of the best storylines for a superhero movie. However, the film was gr...