Letter: 'You should go see 'The Woman King.' It’s a compelling film. But might I suggest you also watch 'Queen of Katwe' to continue your strong African women film journey?'
I have another worry about the film. While it depicted actual kingdoms and female warriors, what if that is the only story American audiences envision of the African past? We have Black Panther movies that portray Afrofuturism, but these are Hollywood imaginings of a fictional Africa.
One of my goals as a professor of African Studies is to provide a fuller picture with a diversity of images and stories from Africa. As I thought about what other films could accompany “The Woman King,” I thought of another African royalty film, “The Queen of Katwe.” Less well-known, this film is remarkably successful in depicting an African story . It is successful because it depicts a Ugandan story, within its specific context, with all its diversity.
You should go see “The Woman King.” It’s a compelling film. But might I suggest you also watch “Queen of Katwe” to continue your strong African women film journey?
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Gucci Mane Drops 'Letter To Takeoff' Tribute, Mourns Other RappersGucci Mane no longer disses the dead in his raps -- he lyrically eulogizes them -- recently taking the time in the booth to memorialize Takeoff.
Les mer »
Letter: Downtown Saskatoon arena must be on ballot in next electionA reader believes Saskatoon residents should vote in a referendum in the next election on whether to build a new arena downtown.
Les mer »
National feminist organizations break their silence on Amber Heard in an open letter of supportMore than 130 people, including Gloria Steinem, and women’s rights organizations have signed an open letter to support Amber Heard, who lost a defamation suit this year brought by her ex-husband, Johnny Depp.
Les mer »
Ivory Coast to withdraw from Mali peacekeeping force- letterIvory Coast will gradually withdraw its troops and police from a U.N. peacekeeping force in neighbouring Mali, according to a letter seen by Reuters, dealing the latest blow to a mission that saw several Western nations pull out this year.
Les mer »
Wonho Announces Military Enlistment + Pens Heartfelt Letter To FansWonho has announced his plans to enlist in the military next month. On November 15, Wonho’s agency Highline Entertainment revealed that Wonho would be enlisting on December 5 as a public service worker. Following the announcement, Wonho shared a letter to his fans on his official fan cafe. His full letter is as follows: To
Les mer »
Letter: Salt Lake City alone cannot maintain enough real solutions to address homelessnessLetter: 'I find it illogical and confusing that Salt Lake City keeps approving more high end/high rent/high density apartments by the dozens, which will only house a majority of urban professionals from outside Utah.'
Les mer »