'Black Panther,' 'Get Out,' 'Girls Trip': Hollywood's Support of Black Films at the Box Office | NAACP Image Awards

The transcript challenges the myth that black films can't sell internationally, citing the success of movies like Black Panther and Girls Trip. It emphasizes the need to give black films a chance and highlights the universal appeal of black culture, including music and sports. The speaker argues that while black culture is widely appreciated, there is still resistance to accepting black actors in leading roles, which is seen as contradictory.

Which of the following movies is mentioned as evidence against the myth that black films can't be sold internationally?

• Inception

• The Godfather

• Black Panther

• Titanic

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to overcome myths about black films?

• More funding from Hollywood

• More sequels of successful films

• International collaborations

• A fair chance and breaking down myths

According to the speaker, what is the universal appeal of black artists compared to?

• Traditional art

• Classical music

• Pop culture

• Beyoncé and Rihanna's music

What contradiction does the speaker highlight about the appreciation of black culture?

• Loving black music but not black sports

• Enjoying black inventions but not black films

• Appreciating black culture but not accepting black actors in certain roles

• Liking black fashion but not black literature

What does the speaker imply is 'crazy' about the perception of black actors?

• Their inability to perform in action roles

• The idea that they can't bring life to a character

• Their lack of international appeal

• Their limited roles in comedies