Black Panther, the first superhero film with a predominantly black cast, is on track to become one of the highest grossing films of the year. Director Ryan Coogler is also the first black director hired by Disney to mastermind a Marvel film.
Join us today as we discuss the impact Black Panther has had and its themes of black power and excellence.
Guests:
- Vann Newkirk II, staff writer, The Atlantic
- Tre'vell Anderson, film reporter, Los Angeles Times, covering the intersections of diversity and Hollywood with a focus on black and queer film
- Cristyn Steward, local filmmaker and the founder of the Columbus Black International Film Festival