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 .Five Facts
- 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?For More
Learn more about how art can uplift a community. Watch this video on how “In the Heights” provided important representation to the Latinx community. What are the similarities and what are the differences between the two Daily News Lessons? Discuss with the class why representation in movies is important.
Ella Cohen, a rising junior at Washington-Liberty high school and intern at NewsHour Classroom, wrote today’s Daily News Lesson with editing by Vic Pasquantonio. Sign up for NewsHour Classroom’s ready-to-go Daily News Lessons delivered to your inbox each morning of the school year. Fill out this form to share your thoughts on today’s lesson.
