Representation In Disney-Marvel's Black Panther

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Representation in continuing to prove that it matters.

The anticipation for Disney-Marvel's Black Panther continues to grow as photos from its premiere circulate social media and stars like Issa Rae share their more than positive reactions to the film. Rae took to her Instagram to say that the movie impregnated her after she watched it. The Ryan Coogler directed film according to Fandango and Alamo Drafthouse is now reportedly breaking records in online advance ticketing sales. The film outsold 2016's Batman vs. Superman in advance ticketing.

Angela Basset, a veteran of the Hollywood Industry, stars in the film as T'Challa's mother. In an interview with Variety, she explained why the movie is unique and receiving so much recognition. In

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