Cloak & Dagger“Stained Glass”I’m a hardcore Marvel fan, I was hype for the MCU’s newest show (so
Cloak & Dagger“Stained Glass”I’m a hardcore Marvel fan, I was hype for the MCU’s newest show (so far, so good). It’s set in New Orleans, so I almost expected Voodoo to play into the plot at some point. Given Hollywood’s shitty history with African spirituality I was pleasantly surprised…What I liked Marie Laveau was not portrayed as a witch The mentioning of syncretic Catholicism & Congo SquareThe mentioning of Lwa What I Disliked The weird off-base ritualsVoodoo Dolls (3D Printed?) It’s possible they’re setting up this rootworker character as an antagonist. I’m curious to hear what other people think about it though, especially other rootworkers, conjurers & mambos etc.It’s the second best portrayal of ATRs I’ve seen on television. The first being Nova Bordelon’s rootwork practices on Queen Sugar. I’m thinking about writing something about the portrayal of West African spirituality in Television & Film and putting it up on Medium if enough people are interested in it. Can’t wait to hear y’alls thoughts. -- source link
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