In this video, Vox argues that Marvel's film, Black Panther, can attribute its success to the inclusion of minority groups who make up a large part of society, but not cinema. The first appeal for the argument is logic; data shows that demographics-wise, America is almost equal in gender and about 38% minority, whereas many superheroes are white males. Black Panther centers around a mostly black men and women who play powerful characters, this differentiation from other popular films explains the excitement. From here, the conversation switches from why Black Panther has been surrounded with so much hype to why casts tend to exclude minorities and women in major roles. According to Vox "1 out of every 10 major films are directed by minorities, a similar percent... cast in lead roles, and even fewer... written by minorities," another appeal to logic. This general consensus in media makes it difficult for minorities to climb in the ranks of film. Darnell Hunt, a social sciences professor from UCLA (who appeals to ethics), even calls people who ultimately create the pool of actors and cast movies "gatekeepers" because of the role they play in who audiences see. Since many minorities and women are not gatekeepers, changes appear in their journey to the screen.
Films like Black Panther, which center minorities, are appearing more now than ever because the numbers for minority populations are increasing. With more people of color comes a higher demand for representation in media, and the film industry. This is the appeal to emotion, these films target young people as their audience, and this gives an air of importance in showing kids that they can be like the heroes they see in film. Vox constructs a valid and relevant argument by using a current and popular film. The large hype surrounding the film and Hunts, analysis add strong ethical appeals. The use of statistics gives their points a concrete foundation to stand on, and talk of future generations makes viewers think that films with minorities in major roles matter. All of these combined make for an effective argument that can impact those who decide to listen. If you wouldd like to see the actual discussion from Vox, you can find the official video here:
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