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How "Black Panther" Changed The World?

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How Black Panther Changed The World?

The Wakanda film shows an anti-slavery fantasy and has an Afro futuristic design that has never been seen on the big screen. Yes, this is one of those movies you can't miss.

If you haven't seen it yet, don't wait any longer and prepare that popcorn night with this great masterpiece. And if you have already seen the 1st, but not the 2nd, go to the movies to see it. You will see that it is worth it. Every Movie Has a Lesson brings you a review of the latest Black Panther movie, and the truth is that it deserves an Oscar. Warning: beware of spoilers!

1. SHOWS THE STRUGGLE OF RACIAL HISTORY

Showing the struggle of racial history has been put on the big screen very few times, and that is because in the middle are white characters who abused and mistreated these people just because of the color of their skin. 

However, T'Challa, better known as Black Panther, played by the late Chadwick Boseman, shows how happy he and his community (Wakandans) are to be a nation that rules even if it is isolated from the world because it has a unique history: it has never been colonized. It also has state-of-the-art technology based on fantastic minerals found only there, such as the indestructible vibranium from which Captain America's shield is made.

2. HIGHLIGHTS AFRICAN CULTURE

Africa, in many people's minds, is a place synonymous with extreme poverty and thin children. There is a large part of the continent that suffers from hunger. This is a sad fact. But the truth is that Black Panther portrays a powerful African nation, which in a way, becomes a longing for all Africans.

While it is not expected to portray Wakanda as it is shown in both films (it is a fiction-based film with technology that has not yet been achieved), just the thought of Africa changing from its impoverished state to what it truly deserves is totally moving and encouraging.

3. THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BLACK AMERICANS AND AFRICANS

Another incredible way Black Panther changed the world is by marking the differences between black Americans and Africans. Spoiler alert! The particular history of Erik Killmonger, T'Challa's cousin.

With an African-American mother and a Wakandan father (T'Challa's uncle), Erik's role teaches many lessons. He becomes the villain of the first film, but his predisposition to violence is distinctly moralistic and, he is furious with the Wakandans for letting African Americans suffer through slavery, and its lingering effects, when in fact they could have intervened.

Finally, after defeating his cousin T'Challa in the classic fight for the throne, he takes the position of king and decides to fight. His motivation and his anger at being left to fend for himself in a society that leaves too many black families without their children are quite understandable. Yes, he was the bad guy in the movie, but he was hiding a great message. For this reason, he was even considered a black activist hero!

4. FULL OF FEMALE CHARACTERS WHO DEMONSTRATE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL STRENGTH

The best way to attract attention and captivate viewers in these times when the female gender is still being minimized is to fill the screen with female characters, who demonstrate their great physical and, at the same time, emotional strength to face strong situations. The women of Wakanda are extremely intelligent and command respect just by looking at them, not to mention the "Dora Milaje", Black Panther's bodyguards!

Marvel changed the fact that man is the only strong gender. That is why it continues to have such a following. With such a stable of recognizable names and decades of comics that have built up a large fan base, it is little surprise that many of these characters and brands have been adopted by the world of online casinos. Yes, just as you are reading! Today, players can enjoy a countless number of slot machines based on the X-Men, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, and many other popular heroes. Find them on VegasSlotsOnline. Play for free. Over 1 million visitors a month. 

Writer and director Ryan Coogler created a film, which put female characters at the forefront. Image: Wikipedia