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  1. Pw

    You think a superhero movie about a mythical country in Africa that has cut itself off from the rest of the world and lives off some magical element in a meteorite has more to say about what it means to be black than a movie based on two actual people and set in the south in 1962? Don’t think I’m buying that.

    • I definitely see your point. But in terms of metaphor, I disagree. The conflict between the hero and villain, about how to handle racism and the suffering of others, was definitely more nuanced and interesting than what Green Book was offering. But even if we disagree on that film, I suspect you too probably appreciate Coogler’s earlier efforts (Fruitvale Station) more than Farrelly’s (Kingpin), and understand why I’m surprised at the win.

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