'A Wrinkle In Time,' 'Black Panther,' And The Importance Of Onscreen Diversity

A Wrinkle In Time will compete with Black Panther this weekend at the box office. Both films are being praised for showcasing a diverse cast of characters within two genres that frequently focus only on the stories of white protagonists.

"It's a really peculiar thing when you grow up loving something does doesn't love you back because it's such a pure love because you're not getting anything from it," said Mindy Kahling, one of the stars of 'A Wrinkle In Time.' "To be a part of this movie... I'm finally welcomed with open arms to something that has ignored me completely."

We talk about the importance of diversity in television show and in movies and the effects that representations of diversity onscreen have on children.

Julie Dobrow, senior lecturer at Eliot-Peason Department of Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University.

Calvin Gidney, associate professor at Eliot-Peason Department of Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University.