Wakanda has given some real heart to the MCU. Why did a superhero blockbuster get nominated for best picture? Because it draws us into some really powerful and joyful human storytelling. Come listen along and help us connect the dots between Black Panther and ideas of liberation, baptism, rebirth, and communities where everyone has a place. And let's just talk about how cool this movie is. Plus, our thoughts on how T'Challa wins the spiritual contest in Captain America: Civil War.

 

Also, give yourself a serious treat and go back and listen to This Week in Dystopia's podcast on Black Panther from back in 2018 with Dr Leah Wright Rigeur -- we make a ton of references to it in this episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-panther/id1295862352?i=1000404153997