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Oct 10, 2024 · From movies about worldwide historical figures such as Martin Luther King Jr, to an underrated gem about a Black family in Britain, these are all excellent watches this month to celebrate.
- 12 Years a Slave (2013) Director: Steve McQueen. Writer: John Ridley. Synopsis: Based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free African American man who was abducted and sold into slavery.
- Selma (2014) Director: Ava DuVernay. Writer: Paul Webb. Synopsis: Chronicling Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his followers' march from Selma to Montgomery, and their efforts culminated with President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
- Moonlight (2016) Director: Barry Jenkins. Writer: Barry Jenkins (story by Tarell Alvin McCraney) Synopsis: A young African American man grapples with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood.
- Black Panther (2018) Director: Ryan Coogler. Writer: Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole. Synopsis: T'Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and confront a challenger from his country's past.
Jan 19, 2023 · Celebrate Black history all year long with these movies and documentaries about famous Black historical figures, including athletes, musicians, and activists.
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Feb 17, 2022 · From documentaries and biopics to fictionalized slices of Black life, these are the films to watch to get in tune with our rich history and culture By Rivea Ruff · Updated February 17, 2022
- Hidden Figures. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae. 303 votes. Dedicated, brilliant, and tenacious - these words aptly describe the groundbreaking African American female mathematicians who worked at NASA during the Space Race.
- Malcolm X. Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall. 241 votes. In this gripping biopic, we follow the life of civil rights leader Malcolm X, a revolutionary figure who played a significant role in the fight for African American rights.
- 12 Years a Slave. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch. 251 votes. Based on an incredible true story, this brutal and heart-wrenching film chronicles the life of Solomon Northup, a free Black man from New York kidnapped and sold into slavery in the pre-Civil War South.
- 42. Chadwick Boseman, Nicole Beharie, Alan Tudyk. 215 votes. The inspiring true story of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball, is brought to life in this thrilling sports drama.
This list consists of 54 films for Black History month. These films are entertaining, educating, and exhilarating.
Jun 6, 2020 · 11 Black History Movies to Educate Yourself With. If you're seeking out complex, beautifully told movies about Black history, check out this list. Many are biographical, all are...
