Examining Marvel’s Black Panther

4 credits

This course looks at the politics of the cinema industry and the development and reception of Marvel’s blockbuster film, Black Panther . We read articles, books, and graphic novels connected to the film examining its reception, impact, and response. We dive deeper into the issues around cinematic representations of Black people with a focus on depictions of African cultures in cinema. We also consider the history and contributions of the original Black Panthers of the 1960s to worldwide cultures. Prerequisites: COMM 10 and one from COMM 100A, 100B, 100C.