Black Panther: what Marvel’s latest says about international relations
Written by Black Hot Fire Network 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 . . .