I'm not talking about colonization, I'm talking about present day poverty and crisis situations. Example, Boko Haram kidnapping and murdering children in Nigeria. 5000 children die a day from drinking unclean water in sub-Saharan Africa, etc.
European countries are helping, yet the worlds most advanced nation (That's in the same continent) does nothing. Now I'm not saying they should do anything. I'm just saying it should be addressed. If there are arrogant and xenophobic, then they should focus on it, and hopefully change there ways towards the end of the movie. It will be a good story arc.
Ahh, I see.
In that case, one will have to give a good reason why it would be in the best interests of Wakanda to be more involved in affairs outside of its own, and there are very good reasons to do so. Even the European nations that are helping (which is great) aren't helping for purely altruistic reasons (a topic for another day).
I do agree, if done well it could be a great story arc for the film. And speaking of which...
Yea that's what I was also thinking. It will be a good story of changing old fashioned ways, progression and international integration. How T'challa breaks down the walls between Wakanda and the rest of the world.
This is where, I believe, T'Challa's supporting cast is critical. They should represent the many Wakandan viewpoints on whether or not Wakanda should open itself more to the world, and if so, to what degree. Here's how I would do it:
1. The idea of Wakanda "opening up" should come not from T'Challa, but from his father, T'Chaka. After T'Challa is born and N'yami passes away, T'Chaka marries a foreigner (Ramonda), and produced a child with her (Shuri). He later allows T'Challa to study overseas (Shuri opts to continue studying in Wakanda).
Certain events during T'Chaka's rule make him conclude that Wakanda's isolationist policies should be dropped at some point. However, to what degree would T'Chaka want Wakanda involved with the outside world is not completely known, as he is killed by the villain (possibly Klaw) before his plans go in motion.
2. T'Challa, who looks up to his father, considers whether his father was making the right decision in potentially ending the isolationist policy. Based on events prior to the BP movie, he believes T'Chaka was correct, and intends on following through with his father's idea, though in his own way. Outside of practical reasons, T'Challa now has a personal reason to go with it.
3. When T'Challa proposes the end of the isolationist policy, the responses from his family and closest friends / confidants are very mixed:
-Ramonda and T'Challa's love interest wholeheartedly agree it is the correct course of action, believing Wakanda can be a very positive influence in the region, and possibly the world at large.
-W'Kabi and S'yan are against it. The policy, they believe, has worked for Wakanda for centuries, and has been implemented for a reason.
-Zuri and Shuri are open to the idea. However, they are concerned on how far T'Challa is willing to go with it.
Throughout the film, the supporting cast give their opinions on why or why not the isolationist policy should be dropped.
4. A major event that occurs in the film intensifies the debate and forces T'Challa to question his stance on the issue. Shortly after, the debate comes to a head. T'Challa has to make a decision and, regardless of their reservations, the supporting cast will follow their King's directives. He makes his decision. The movie goes on from there.
If something like this happens in the film, in addition to great action scenes, I would be very happy lol.
EDIT: apologies for long post.