I went with two friends and the mass of people seeing "Black Panther" movie. It was delightful and inspiring. A great entertainment. That it featured local people was a bonus. Ryan Cogler has come a long way from "Fruitvale Station". As we said afterwards, all people trace their ancestry to Africa and it felt exhilarating to join the multiracial, multiethnic crowd and be as one. It also was important that weapons were seen as not the solution to social justice. Resources were put mainly to good uses, to heal and advance society. It was thrilling to see Angela Bassett and Forest Whitaker as elders, and just that elders were honored in the traditional way.
Afterward, we ate Indian chaat and felt that we'd seen something that was inspiring for kids to see for a change. Like "Wonder Woman" last year, new voices were heard loud and clear. It's about time.
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