X Men, the Black History Movie Breakdown

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Zhana 451

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Feb 5, 2015, 4:12:43 AM2/5/15
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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

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Feb 26, 2015, 5:46:37 AM2/26/15
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This is happening tomorrow.  I look forward to seeing you there. 

With best wishes,
Zhana
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