Movies Of The Culture

Originally intended for Tupac Shakur, Baby Boy follows the coming of age of a young Black man growing up in South Central Los Angeles as...

One of the greatest lyricists out of Queens, New York, the film Roxanne Roxanne follows the rise of Roxanne Shanté as she faces not only...

The best way I can describe Jordan Peele’s debut as a director is “scarily amazing.” Known primarily for his work in comedy, Get Out ...

Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley, One Love is impressive in its ability to tell the story of the reggae legend to a wide...

Boots Riley’s Sorry to Bother You (2018) is not your typical film—it’s an electrifying, genre-bending satire that blends dark comedy,...

Few films capture the intersection of love and ambition as beautifully as Love & Basketball (2000). Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood,...

Directed by Spike Lee and based on Richard Price’s novel of the same name, Clockers (1995) is a gripping crime drama that takes a deep...

Fresh (1994), directed by Boaz Yakin, is an underrated gem that delivers a raw, gripping take on survival, intelligence, and the harsh...

Released in 1994 and directed by Matty Rich, The Inkwell is a coming-of-age film that offers a rare and refreshing take on Black...

Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring an all-star cast of Black actors and actresses, The Color Purple is a moving and powerful...

Denzel Washington plays the part of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter in The Hurricane , a gripping biographical drama that tells the true story...

Ray Allen stars as Jesus Shuttleworth, a gifted future NBA prospect who grapples not only with the pressure of being a high school...

“They call me Mr. Tibbs!”—the iconic line spoken by Sidney Poitier’s character in the classic cop drama *In the Heat of the...

The film Dope can be best described by Kendrick Lamar's album title, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. The film follows a few days in the life of...

Arguably Jamie Foxx's greatest role, Ray  tells the story of the legendary musician Ray Charles and touches on his rise to fame, personal...

Starring Anthony Mackie and Kerry Washington, along with a number of other Black actors and actresses early in their careers, Night...

A heartfelt story that explores the dynamics of a Black family in Chicago, Soul Food explores the power of tradition, love, and...

The eighth film from acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino, Django Unchained  tells the powerful story of an escaped slave determined to...

Taking place in 1980's New York, The Last Dragon  is a cult classic produced by legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, blending martial...

Crooklyn tells the heartfelt story of a family living in 1970s Brooklyn, seen through the eyes of young Troy, played by Zelda Harris....

Set in the vibrant city of Chicago, Love Jones exudes a neo-soul vibe with its rich soundtrack and captivating spoken-word poetry. The...

Arguably Spike Lee's finest contribution to the culture, this film was for many their first introduction to one of the most prominent...

At a time when Hollywood doubted the commercial viability of films with predominantly African American casts, Shaft  shattered...

Queen & Slim  tells the gripping story of two young African Americans whose first date takes a harrowing turn. What begins as a routine...