X Men, the Black History Movie Breakdown

[Zhana 451]

Greetings, all.  Lots of new events from London Black History Walks are coming up, including X Men, the Black History Movie Breakdown. See below for details. 

X Men, the Black History Movie Breakdown 

In this Xtra special movie breakdown, we analyse four X Men movies from a Black History perspective including. X Men, X Men 2, X Men 3:The Last Stand, X Men First Class.  We will delve deep into the background of the X men comics and movies. We will cover: 

• Race and metaphor
• Malcolm X and Martin Luther King
• Marvel vs Disney
• Disney's record on diversity
• Hollywood propaganda
• How 'liberal' media reinforces the status quo they claim to oppose
• The role of the black superhero. Where are the African superheroes ?
• African and world politics in disguise
• Subliminal advertising

Friday 27th February 6.30pm

Voluntary Action Islington, 200A  Pentonville Road, London N19JP.  Kings Cross tube.

Pay on the door.  £8.00 adults, $5.00 kids First come, first served.  Prompt start

Future events include Nzingha lectures:  

Pull Up to the Bumper: Black Bodies Trending

Friday, March 20, 2015 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

and many more.  For details, contact London Black History Walks. 

[Zhana 451]

This is happening tomorrow.  I look forward to seeing you there. 

With best wishes,
Zhana