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- Title
Postcolonialism in the MCU: Captain Marvel's Filtering of Refugee Life Through White Heroism.
- Authors
Rogers, Jessie
- Abstract
The article focuses on postcolonial themes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), particularly in "Captain Marvel," examining how the film portrays refugee life and colonialism through the eyes of a white protagonist. Topics discussed include the film's representation of postcolonial experiences, the weaponization of misinformation to villainize refugees, and the pardoning of the white protagonist's role in oppressive efforts.
- Subjects
POSTCOLONIALISM; MARVEL Universe; CAPTAIN Marvel (Film); REFUGEES in motion pictures; IMPERIALISM &; motion pictures
- Publication
Studies in Popular Culture, 2022, Vol 44, Issue 1, p19
- ISSN
0888-5753
- Publication type
Article