Finally the moment we all have been waiting for in the History of Black Cinema! A black super hero movie that wasn't corny or comedic but compelling and commanding! Since Captain America Civil War where Black Panther made his debue I was convinced that Marvel studios would give him his own movie! As an avid comic book fan and cartoon fanatic I remember the early morning cartoons where Stan Lee explained his creations! Black Panther fought and defeated the Fantastic Four in the cartoons and comic books! An African King from the superior hidden kingdom of Wakanda! Watching the film adaptation of such a historic figure in Marvel Comics was very satisfying and surreal! I was on the set of Wakanda last year as they were filming some scenes between King T'Challa and Nakia! Being part of the elaborate background of townspeople was a blessing even though they didn't use my footage (or the camera did pan to where I was positioned). I remember watching Ryan Coogler squat and stare as everyone was getting in position and I saw the drive in his eyes. Lupita had a thick fancy coat on, as did Chadwick, since the weather was cold and we all had to act like it was a warm climate once the cameras started rolling. We all glanced at each other and everyone could feel the fire that was about to be lit! I enjoyed the movie and the storyline with the tough subject matter of anger from abandonment. The division among the diaspora derives from lost tribes and villages. A broken heritage leaves little humanity and fosters vengeance in its wake. It was well written and tied together and I especially appreciated that this Black Star Studded film had no use of the N-Word! I hope we can continue to see each other as royal brothers and sisters and end the poison caused by evil colonizers!
Sadly there has been a lot of death this month. Mass shootings keep happening in America. Until more restrictions are put in place the violence will continue. Jesus said "all those who live by the sword will die by the sword." (Matthew 26:52)
Actor Reg E. Cathey passed away earlier this month. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with him (as his stand-in) years ago on the set of Banshee. He was a cool cat very candid and energetic. I don't remember specifically what we talked about but it was something around family and polotics. He made me smile and laugh. God rest his soul.
The Greatest Evangelist of the 20th Century Billy Graham also passed away this month. His work spans generations and will continue to spread with the legacy he left behind. I visited the Billy Graham Library a few years ago and beheld the historic influence that man of God had. He preached the message of Christ without pregudice or politics! God Bless you Billy Graham!
Jesus Christ is all that matters! Knowing him everyday is the meaning of life! He is the only "Way, truth, and life!" (John 14:6)
My Dream and Legacy is of His Love.
Praise God for this wonderful journey of life! Buy more Soulful Words everywhere you can get Music!
2018 is the year of MANIFESTATION!
"Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded." (James 4:8)
