black panther - context Flashcards

1
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what film is it in the marvel cinematic universe?

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17th

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2
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who directed it?

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ryan coogler - feb 2013

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3
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who produced it?

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marvel

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4
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how much did it gross worldwide?

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$1 billion

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5
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how many oscars did it win?

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3

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where is the film based? what is it about?

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fictional african kingdom of wakanda- avoided european colonisation & achieved technological superiority
t’challa fights goes to become king

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historical context - black panther party

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oct 1966-82 - political activist group who prevent police brutality in the us (armed self defence)
black power political organisation
controversial

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historical context - harlem renaissance

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art & culture movement among african americans between 1917-1930
literary & performing arts flourished

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historical context - colonisation

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15th - 20th c - european powers colonised african countries & exploited the continent for resources and slave labour

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social / cultural context - how does the media portray Africa?

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underprivileged - focusing on famine, terrorism & civil wars whereas black panther celebrates african culture

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social / cultural context - black representation in superhero films

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superhero films rarely feature black characters particularly in lead roles
scifi blockbuster / superhero genre dominated by white males

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social / cultural context - where was the lack of diversity in film highlighted?

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in 2016 - #oscarssowhite

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social / cultural context - afrofuturism

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a movement in literature music art etc. featuring futuristic or sci-fi themes which incorporate elements of black history and culture
prominent in black panther

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economic context - how much did it make at the global box office?

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$1.3 billion

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economic context - how it is apparent it was successful?

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they made a sequel - bring in more revenue

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16
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economic context - how was its financial risk reduced?

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made by Disney - big conglomerate

17
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economic context - why was it so popular?

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had global appeal particularly with regard to african countries - could see positive representations

18
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political context - what campaign does it relate to?

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blm campaign - deals with issues related to the experiences of afro-americans

19
Q

what awards did it win at the Oscar’s?

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2019 - costume, production design & ost

20
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what month was it released and why is that relevant?

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during BHM - Feb