Robert Townsend is my favorite Director/Writer. His movies always focus on a positive and meaningful portrayal of African Americans. This Disney movie about a Black Superhero family has not gotten the credit it deserves. My son loved the movie so much. When he was little, he wanted Bronze Eagle (or “Brown Seagull” as he pronounced it) action figures. He wanted Bronze Eagle on his birthday cake and Bronze Eagle pajamas. Unfortunately, none of these items were available. Superman and Batman reigned (and still reign) supreme. Oh, well. Townsend is a winner in my book for trying. My son has now outgrown it, but this movie will always hold a special place on my shelf.

P.S. Sherman Hemsley’s in this movie—need I say more?

I found and copied a good synopsis of the plot:

“The movie tells the story of Scott Marshall, the son of two great superheroes, Bronze Eagle and Warrior Woman. All of his family members are gifted with superpowers, and he desperately wants powers of his own. To his surprise, however, he doesn’t develop any by his 14th birthday – the latest age at which this is possible. To comfort his parents, who would be devastated to find out that their son was ordinary, Scott pretends to have superstrength and the ability to fly.

Meanwhile, a group of activists known as the “Earth Protectors” has been giving out CDs about the environment to Scott’s classmates. The CDs, however, have a nefarious purpose – brainwashing children. Scott must save the day and rescue the kids – without superpowers.”