The central nation of Wakanda is unlike any nation on Earth — incredibly advanced thanks to its unique Vibranium mines — but the fact that it’s shut off from the rest of the world creates a fascinating conflict: do the immense resources manifest a responsibility for the country to help people beyond their borders, or does the horrible history of colonization and slavery in Africa justify their choice to stay hidden?
Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther is a beautiful, action-filled comic book blockbuster, but not to be ignored is the surprising depth of its socio-political themes.
It’s the issue that ultimately drives the entire film — so it may not surprise you to learn that the actors playing it out on screen have some strong opinions on the subject.