Disney's 'Ms. Marvel' Features 1st Muslim Superhero
Ask Students: What religion does Kamala Khan practice? Where does the protagonist live and where is her family from?
Summary
A new Disney+ series called “Ms. Marvel” features the first Muslim superhero in the marvel cinematic universe, and is now one of the highest-rated shows of its kind. Amna Nawaz talks to the director about bringing this character to life as part of our arts and culture series, “CANVAS.” For a transcript of this story, click here.
Discussion Questions
- What religion does Kamala Khan practice?
- Who is the director that spoke with PBS NewsHour?
- When did Kamala Khan time travel to in the TV show? (What year?)
- Where does the protagonist live and where is her family from?
- How high is the rating for “Ms. Marvel” on rotten tomatoes?
Focus Questions
Kamala Khan is the first Muslim superhero in the marvel cinematic universe. What other minorities are not shown as often in Hollywood? Why is it important that people see themselves in superheroes on film? What can you do to increase minority representation?
Media Literacy: One of the directors of Ms. Marvel is interviewed. What is a director’s job in a movie? What unique perspective does a director bring to the interview that an actor does not?
Republished with permission from PBS NewsHour Classroom.
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