Article, Video, Lesson Plan, Teaching Guide, Activity Shang-Chi and the Legend of the First Asian Superhero
- Grade Level 9th-12th Grade
- Date Published Oct 2021
- Time Period 2010 - Present
Introduction
Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is an important film for Asian American representation. But is it a genuine cultural watershed moment or a marketing opportunity? What films and filmmakers pushed the boundaries and paved the way for Shang-Chi’s success?
Essential Questions
Is Shang-Chi’s release a genuine cultural watershed moment for Asian American representation, or primarily a marketing opportunity?