Episode 09: Black Panther & Racist Cameras
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Black Panther has broken massive barriers - the most successful superhero film of 2018 and a trendsetter in diverse film-making. But it hasn't always been that way - once upon a time, cameras were kinda racist. Oz and Suhail take us back through the history of photography and film to explain how the cameras have evolved to shoot dark skin.   Expect stereotypical models, chocolate bars, angry furniture companies and South African ID cards.   Follow us on social media and send us your questions! Facebook Instagram Twitter Email: [email protected] #whynotadoc
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