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What to know before you watch ( Black Panther Discussion Questions )
Movie: Black Panther
Rating: PG-13
Rating Suggestion: A mature 10+; Violence typical of the Marvel universe; Strong trigger warning for parents and guardians with children who have witnessed family violence, fathers dying or family abandonment.
Running Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Release Date: February 16th, 2018
Themes: Community, Civil Unrest, Friendship, Superheroes, Weapons, Colonialism and Immigration, Racism, Political Responsibility, Family
Summary: The repercussions of the war on the Avengers has reached the hidden nation of Wakanda. In the wake of the loss of his father, will the Black Panther be able to unite his people?*Make sure you stay for the two scenes after the movie!*
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Black Panther Discussion Questions:
1) What drew you into the story the most?
2) Is it the responsibility of the rich to help the poor just because they are rich?
3) Why do you think T’Challa’s father told him that it is hard for someone who is good to be king? Do you agree?
4) How do you respond when someone you respect lets you down? When you find out that parents make mistakes too?
5) Erik/ Killmonger’s plan would have made him what he hates; what did you think about the plan T’Challa came up with? What about his UN speech?
6) There is a VERY interesting contrast during the kingship ceremony. Both T’Challa and Erik go through the ceremony but have very different experiences- what did you think about that?
7) The movie highlights the need for constant improvement and listening to new ideas. What are some new ideas you have? What are ways we could do better?
Thoughts from the Elf:
– I loved the relationship between Shuri and T’Challa. It is such a perfect representation of a supportive and fun sibling relationship. They are hysterical together.
– So many exciting things about this movie. Yay for a mostly black cast with an awesome black superhero. Yay for empowering the women in the movie. All of the women in the movie are capable, respectable, awesome and vital to the story.
– Superhero movies are just so awesome. They open conversations about things that are so culturally relevant in safe ways. I feel like this movie is a good conversation starter for a lot of hot button topics right now- immigration, racism, gun control, political responsibility. The UN speech at the end was amazing. Pointing out, once again, that there is more that unites us than divides us. It is foolish to build walls when wisdom tells us to find ways to build bridges.
– Marvel found the humor balance with this movie. It didn’t feel forced or over the top but there were lots of genuinely funny moments.
-I loved all of the characters- especially the powerhouse girls- but I think my favorite was the general/ Okoye played by Daina Gurira. The moment at the end when she is battling against her husband and he sees her resolve and yields. She had so many hard decisions to make throughout the movie and she managed to balance her loyalties with what is right in impossible situations.
Thoughts from an Ent
– This movie is rife with heavy topics that are worthy of contemplation. When it came down to it, it was not race against race but rather philosophy against philosophy. Although one of them is filled with anger, it is not completely wrong and that directly affects the main character.
– If you go see this movie, PLEASE stay for at least the first post-movie clip, as it is perhaps one of the most powerful, poignant speech in any Marvel movies.
– One a goofier note, I hope that one day Everett K. Ross (Played by Martin Freeman) has some sort of meet up with Dr. Strange (Played by Benedict Cumberbatch). This would be a fantastic reunion for Sherlock. Also, Andy Serkis and Martin Freeman have a little bit of a Hobbit reunion (Smaug and Bilbo Baggins, respectively) which made me very happy.
Thoughts from the Hobbit:
– This is truly a groundbreaking movie. Children who have not really had a superhero who looked like them now have one. And not a watered down version.
– Another groundbreaking idea – an African nation is the most technologically advanced in the world. It blended in the culture of Wakanda seamlessly and the imagery was wonderful.
Thoughts from the Queen:
-I loved that there were white and black good guys and white and black bad guys.
-They made the bad guys really dynamic; one had a sympathetic background and the other was a likeable crazy and funny.
-The militant in the nation were respectfully addressed but eventually overcome by the stength and love in the nation.
-It was so well done and wonderfully executed AND all the women kicked butt.
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