Black Panther: what Marvel’s latest says about international relations

Written by on December 7, 2023

Black Panther, Marvel’s newest movie, is chiefly a metaphor.

Director Ryan Coogler uses an imaginary African country — Wakanda — that secretly possesses highly advanced technology as a vehicle for exploring issues surrounding racism, the ethical response to oppression, and the global African diaspora.

Smart commentators like the New Yorker . . .



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