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Black Panther : Wakandan "civitas" and panthering futurity / edited by Jorge Serrano, University of Delaware.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Series in Cinema and Culture
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Black Panther (Motion picture : 2018).
- Black Panther (Comic book).
- Motion pictures--United States--History.
- Motion pictures.
- Superhero films--History and criticism.
- Superhero films.
- Africans in motion pictures.
- United States.
- Genre:
- Film criticism
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (239 pages) : illustrations
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Wilmington, Delaware : Vernon Press, [2023]
- Summary:
- This scholarly work explores the cultural, social, and political dimensions of the Black Panther franchise, focusing on its portrayal of Afrocentric utopias, Black identity, and futurity. Edited by Jorge Serrano, the book examines foundational themes such as Black humanism, governance, and the interplay between tradition and technological advancement. Through contributions from various academics, it delves into the symbolic significance of Wakanda, the intersection of W.E.B. Du Bois's ideas with the franchise, and the representation of figures like the Dora Milaje. The book critiques historical portrayals of Blackness in cinema, juxtaposing the progressive ideals of Black Panther with past stereotypes. It also reflects on the cultural impact of the franchise as a narrative of empowerment, envisioning a harmonious and self-sufficient Black civilization. Intended for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of cinema, culture, and African diaspora studies, it offers a comprehensive analysis of the genre's role in reshaping perceptions of Black identity and futurism. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Serrano, Jorge Black Panther: Wakandan "Civitas" and Panthering Futurity [PDF]
- ISBN:
- 9781648896033
- OCLC:
- 1351747794
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