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1	Divided Crowns: An Ideological Criticism of Self-Black Determination and Conflicting Visions of Wakanda in Black Panther Hubbard, Alaya E. 01 January 2024 (has links) (PDF) Using an ideological criticism of Hollywood’s Black Panther (2018), this paper analyzes the differing portrayals of the self-Black determination of the film’s main characters, T’Challa and Killmonger, as it relates to their backgrounds, cultural connections, racial identities, power dynamics, and their fights for social justice. Aspects of the film that were analyzed included characters’ actions, dialogue, lore, and presence. Digging deeper into the film’s story once key themes were revealed. This examination included parallels to the real-world, including locations, social movements, and social reformation leaders. The goal of the paper is to show how the film offers insights into broader issues of identity, culture, power, and social justice. Communication Film studies African American studies cultural disconnection marvel cinematic universe self-black determination social justice social reformation superhero Communication Critical and Cultural Studies Film and Media Studies Other Film and Media Studies Race and Ethnicity Social and Behavioral Sciences