Whether you’re looking for a thought-provoking drama or an inspiring comedy, there’s plenty of great black American movies out there to watch. Here are some of the best films that explore stories about the African-American experience, from classics to modern favorites.
1. Do The Right Thing (1989)
This film by director Spike Lee explores racism and inequality in a Bed-Stuy neighborhood of Brooklyn during the hottest day of the summer. With its brilliant blend of comedy, drama, and powerful themes, the movie illuminates an important issue in American race relations that unfortunately still persists today.
2. Boyz N The Hood (1991)
Boyz N The Hood is a coming-of-age drama film starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, Laurence Fishburne and more. John Singleton’s film follows three young friends as they navigate growing up in south central Los Angeles while dealing with difficult family issues and gang violence. It’s a searing look at what it means to survive – both physically and emotionally – under these conditions.
3. Malcolm X (1992)
Spike Lee directs this biopic about civil rights leader Malcolm X, played brilliantly by Denzel Washington. The movie chronicles his early years as a street hustler to his later years as a Muslim leader and crusader for racial justice in America. This is one of those movies that everyone should watch at least once in their lifetime because it contains important lessons about racial history in the United States that everyone needs to learn from.
4. Selma (2014)
Selma tells the story of Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic march for civil rights from Selma to Montgomery set in 1965 amid intense political turmoil regarding Jim Crow laws and voting rights for African Americans in Alabama state laws were codified into state constitutions due largely to civil disobedience led by King on March 7th 1965 known as “Bloody Sunday.” David Oyelowo brings MLK’s passionate voice back to life with mesmerizing authenticity making this an essential viewing experience of Black History Month viewing list or any time you are looking for something inspiring or timely yet timelessly resonant based on current events right now.
5. Fruitvale Station (2013)
Michael B Jordan stars as Oscar Grant III who was murdered by BART police officers at Oakland’s Fruitvale Station primarily served African American community aboard public transportation line not until fatal shooting occurred which reignited national outrage against police brutality involving young black people aiming stop spread injustice awakened us awake even more following awareness activism taking place wake early morning January 1st 2009 NYC Subway death revealed no one becoming victim nonaccountability usage lethal force meant protect serve citizens especially those deal relation injustices too.
6.If Beale Street Could Talk (2018)
Based James Baldwin novel depicts loving Harlem couple desperately trying reunite Tish her innocent fiancé Fonny shattered false imprisonment understanding system lies trying stand together overcoming challenges hand reaching all dear justice life liberty pursuit happiness 7 13th Amendment(2016 filmmaker Ava DuVernay highlights history systemic oppression dominant around mass incarceration high rates recidivism wherein 1 2017 incarcerated 222 out 100000 38 2018 amounts highest rate world.
Let’s not forget to share the knowledge with our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter friends ❤.
We at SFI.COZA think that stories have the ability to educate, uplift, and unite people. As a sociable and committed editor, we work hard to provide rich media coverage that connects with our audience. Our ambition to positively touch our audience's lives, one article at a time, is equal to our enthusiasm for storytelling. Come along on this adventure with us as we explore the planet.
