Why the opening of Black Panther is such a major event

Marvel’s Black Panther is a big deal. 
This is most obviously the case at the box office, where it is expected to challenge records for February releases.
More importantly, though, the movie is a big deal to black filmgoers who wish to see a wider range of black experiences and characters in theatres. 
Many community organizations, including black student groups at McGill and Concordia universities, have organized screenings of the film on its opening weekend.
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