Does anyone else think the mythology in Black Panther is a little racist?

The alternative, wakanda being western, culturally, would be even more racist in its implications, if you want to go there.
Namely being, that if you are technologically and scientifically advanced, you are inevitably culturally white, ergo, black culture is inherently inferior.

I’ve heard that from a few different groups, mostly white, that feel it’s racist. Haven’t seen it personally but having non-white hero’s is a good thing, it’s about time. Little kids need to see society reflect their race, whatever it is, and to see dolls and movies and heroes who they can grow up to be like.

But then there’s this: It doesn’t disappoint, tackling action, humor and intense drama that finally, to my relief, wasn’t race-related. It was extremely satisfying to witness African-themed costumes, technology and warfare, but most of all, to see black people onscreen as full-fledged human beings, not just a sidekick or comic relief until the real hero shows up. Also, the film’s empowerment of its fierce female heroes rivals last year’s ground-breaking Wonder Woman, handling two sides of the typically marginalized coin with polished grace.

I don’t see this as racist, but rather empowered.

They’re comic books for chrissakes! Is Wonder Woman’s creation myth sexist? Is anyone else here old enough to remember Blackhawk comics? Look up the international band of fighters including the Chinese representatve “Chop Chop”. Now you wanna see good natured racism?

All the stuff you mentioned has been long forgotten and for a good reason. Plus, Marvel or DC would never put anything like that in their films, so the comparison makes no sense.

But my main point is that I think it’s strange that a movie with this kind of mythology is the movie that’s being touted as an important film for African-Americans.

I enjoy the Marvel movies because nearly all of the violence is in self defense. Unlike Black Panther.

Speaking of Black Panther, did Thanos kill you?