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  1. Forbes
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    The 25 Best Black Movies Of All Time - Forbes

    • Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing was set against the backdrop of Brooklyn, New York, a borough that has frequently been referenced in the entertainment world for its “hard knock life” aura. The film, which feat… See more

    24. 12 Years a Slave (2013)

    Movies about slavery and the migration of African slaves are often difficult to digest because of the long-running traumas associated with the history. Instead of following th… See more

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    23. Boyz n the Hood (1991)

    The movie Boyz n the Hood is often compared to Do the Right Thing, but this spin took a West Coast approach to showcase life in one of the rough and gritty backdrops … See more

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    22. Set It Off (1996)

    Historically, Black women have endured complex realities in society, and through the lens of four main characters, Set It Off acted as a time capsule that captured a fraction of … See more

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    21. Moonlight (2016)

    With themes of identity, love, and resilience taking center stage, Moonlight pushed the envelope of conventional storytelling through the life of Chiron, played by Alex Hibbert as … See more

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    20. Black Panther (2018)

    As a cinematic milestone, Black Panther broke certain boundaries and redefined the superhero genre for comic fans. Previously, superhero films had only been imagined as primarily ca… See more

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    24. 12 Years a Slave (2013)
    23. Boyz n the Hood (1991)
    22. Set It Off (1996)
    21. Moonlight (2016)
    20. Black Panther (2018)
     
  1. IMDb
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    The 100 Greatest Black Iconic movies of all time - IMDb

  3. IMDb
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    The 100 best Black / urban movies of all time - IMDb

  4. IMDb
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    The 25 Best African-American Films - IMDb

  5. The Cinemaholic
    https://thecinemaholic.com/best-black-african-american-movies

    Best Black Movies | 30 Top African American Movies of All Time

  6. IndieWire
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    The 27 Best Black Movies of the 21st Century - IndieWire

    Jun 19, 2024 · Celebrate Juneteenth by looking at iconic films of the 21st century primarily from Black creators. From "Black Panther" to "Love and Basketball", see the list of the best Black movies with editorial contributions from film critics.

  7. Rotten Tomatoes
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    65 Movies That Celebrate Black Joy - Rotten Tomatoes

    Get happy with immensely entertaining Black films, from Spider-Verse to Rye Lane to American Fiction and more!

  8. Rotten Tomatoes
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    110 Important Films About the Black Experience

    This list was designed by AAFCA members as a resource guide to connect movie watchers with more-relevant-than-ever classics like Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing or powerful documentaries like the...

  9. TIME
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    Essential Black Cinema Movies, According to Black …

    Sep 3, 2020 · From groundbreaking features like Oscar Micheaux’s silent film Within Our Gates to experimental documentaries like Marlon Riggs’ Tongues Untied, here are 24 essential works of Black cinema ...

  10. JustWatch
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    50 of the Best Black Movies & how to watch streaming …

    May 21, 2024 · 50 of the Best Black Movies and where to watch every title online across 200+ streaming services with JustWatch's free streaming guide!