In my recent blog and long piece, From the Princess and the Frog to Black Panther: Paving the way for black female representation, I wrote even before the release of the movie why representation in Black Panther is so important. Now I am telling the story from a fans perspective. This is a compilation of some of the most expressive YouTube videos and tweets of fans about the Marvel/ Disney franchised movie Black Panther. An attempt at explaining why Black Panther is more than a movie, but a political and social movement.
Check out these videos to find out why fans are saying that Black Panther matters.
Display of African cultural attires, flash mobs, and Wakandan sketches are just some of the ways fans have chosen to express their joy over the release of Black Panther. Wakanda may not be real, but the emotions it triggers, particularly among black people is real. The meaning of Black Panther is as real as its inspirational and motivational potential, its capacity of reminding black people of the inner greatness that lies within them, its ability in instilling in black minds powerful dreams to help them believe in their potential and reach for the stars.
These tweets are saying it all!
Ok. So I’ve seen #BlackPanther 5 times in the theater. I loved it! My only issue is that I had to watch it several times to see the opening fight scenes. It was too dark. I could see it better in 3D but that was the 3rd watch. I knew where to look. Everything else, fantastic.
— Cynthia E. Jenkins (@CynthiaEJenkins) February 26, 2018
Other fans gave the movie a big 10 out 10 review.
For #Wakanda! Man #BlackPanther was one hell of a movie and I would watch it several times over! A good 10/10 Marvel movie, I laughed when everyone left as soon as the visual credits came on. pic.twitter.com/g7VIh7wEnW
— CelestialSage (@q_Sage_p) February 25, 2018
What would Black Panther be without proper superhero cosplay!
Please meet #Okoye, #Shuri, #MBaku and Zuri played by @jsunday_, @TenishaMUA, @JDangerCosplay and @JoseLuisDames. #BlackPantherCosplaySoLit #WakandaWednesday pic.twitter.com/6yJsZVUfSN
— Lupita Nyong’o (@Lupita_Nyongo) February 28, 2018
Finally, some fans have felt that one movie about Black Panther, about black excellence is not enough.
.@CBR on one fan’s push for @netflix to create a series that focuses on #Wakanda, the fictional country in the box-office hit @theblackpanther. What do you think, @chadwickboseman @Lupita_Nyongo @michaelb4jordan, @ImAngelaBassett https://t.co/XatL22KLhM
— Change.org (@Change) February 26, 2018
And to put the last touch, a Wakandan dance by Black Panther fans recreating a T’Challa moment.
Lmfaoooo #WakandaForever @mrmauricemedia pic.twitter.com/gvNbZfSYzM
— E-Man (@emannkolo) February 28, 2018
What are your stance about having a sequel of Black Panther?
By the way, have you seen Black Panther more than once? Share your experience with us.
