Science & Entertainment Exchange Director for the National Academy of Sciences Richard Loverd felt the film would increase interest in science, technology, and Africa for young black Americans, similarly to how The Hunger Games films and Brave (2012) sparked girls' interest in archery.[124] Broadnax felt many people who generally do not watch comic book films would go to Black Panther since "they're going to see themselves reflected in a huge way that they just haven't been able to see before",[280] especially since the film avoided the plight typically depicted in films about the black experience.[274] She also stated that the strong female characters, such as Shuri, would be an inspiration for girls.[280]