CALL BLACK PANTHER WHAT YOU WILL, I certainly would not call it the best film ever made by a long shot. Against all odds, I would also not call it a predominately black film, although it most certainly takes place in a mythological country in Africa and is cast mainly with beautiful black actors in superhero costumes with a supernatural metal, on stunning sets.
It's Everyman's story. It's every leader and king's struggle to stand for the good of his country by ethical means or to rule in greed and self-interest (think Hillary).
After seeing this highly acclaimed movie yesterday at a matinee during a rainy downpour, I was heartened by its prevailing sweetness and goodness as its age-old classic plot of good verses evil unfolds. A struggle of wielding good power in right ways to encourage human dignity, flourishing and ethnic identity versus wielding evil power with violence to subjugate, subdue and mete out revenge for all the hurts of the distance past (think Ferguson, if you dare). It's shockingly chock full of traditional values and nationalistic, though not necessarily totally isolationist, themes. This is not a Christian film though the young king is a Christ-like figure who 'dies' and seemingly 'rises' again from near death to save the world in an epic battle. It might be easy to miss in the midst of all the loud noise, blood and guts, fiery gun battles and high-tech special effects.
Best of all it is delightful to watch a film with just enough romantic tension yet no inappropriate sex as strong men and strong women take stands in this battle of good and evil that they are willing to live and die for.
In the end, good wins, and many wrongs of the past are righted one humble step at a time. This is a movie that kids of all races and both sexes can find role models to emulate.
Do go see this movie. I'm certainly glad I have.
Saturday, February 17, 2018
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