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Context and Quality: Important African American Films
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HallelujahHallelujah
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The first Hollywood film with an African American cast
The Green PasturesThe Green Pastures
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Stereotyping 1935:2007. You make the call
Cabin in the SkyCabin in the Sky
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Ethel Waters was the star of the first program on a national network featuring an African American. But, What do Rochester and the Calypso Man have in common?
Bamboozled (New Line Platinum Series)Bamboozled (New Line Platinum Series)
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Like or loathe, the message is pretty clear.
Carmen JonesCarmen Jones
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Poor Harry. What chance did he really have.
A Raisin in the SunA Raisin in the Sun
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Can you say "Gated" Communities.
Stormy WeatherStormy Weather
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In this case, Fred Sanford knew what he was talking about.
Purlie VictoriousPurlie Victorious
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No Land. No Mule. No Problem.
The Great White HopeThe Great White Hope
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For some, there is no greater threat.
Once Upon a Time...When We Were ColoredOnce Upon a Time...When We Were Colored
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Unity is not a simplistic concept.
BoycottBoycott
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Profiles in courage.
Malcolm XMalcolm X
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Courage has many textures.
Cry FreedomCry Freedom
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There were more than Mandela. Yes, I am aware of the obvious inconsistency. See also Idlewild.
The Color Purple (Two-Disc Special Edition)The Color Purple (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Eleven nominations, zero oscars. HMMMM.
Round MidnightRound Midnight
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Respect and acceptance often involves tragic consequence, in a Thomas Sowell kind of way.
SounderSounder
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First time two Actors in a primarily African American cast are nominated in both major acting categories.
GloryGlory
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When will this nation progress beyond fragmented histories.
The HurricaneThe Hurricane
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See Great White Hope above.
A Soldier's StoryA Soldier's Story
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Colonialism.
RosewoodRosewood
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And then there was Tulsa.
Idlewild (Widescreen Edition)Idlewild (Widescreen Edition)
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So sue me. It's my list.
She's Gotta Have ItShe's Gotta Have It
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Disco is dead and so is Blaxploitation. Or, at least that's what the pundits said.
Eve's BayouEve's Bayou
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Debbie Morgan...Oh, yeah. A great mystery film.
What's Love Got To Do With It?What's Love Got To Do With It?
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If Tina couldn't play herself, can you think of anyone else who could have pulled this off?
Hustle & Flow (Widescreen Edition)Hustle & Flow (Widescreen Edition)
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It's hard out...Nah, too easy.
Do the Right ThingDo the Right Thing
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Rosie Perez...Wait, wrong list.
Hotel RwandaHotel Rwanda
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Have I mentioned colonialism before?
BelovedBeloved
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Comment on a movie based on a Morrison book in succinct fashion. Can't substitute Octavia Butler?
Ali - The Director's CutAli - The Director's Cut
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On occasion, strength of character will prevail.
A Lesson Before DyingA Lesson Before Dying
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Mentality is not easily modified.
Boyz 'N the HoodBoyz 'N the Hood
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John Singleton had so much promise.
Ray (Widescreen Edition)Ray (Widescreen Edition)
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Wanda makes good.
The Last King of Scotland (Widescreen Edition)The Last King of Scotland (Widescreen Edition)
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Even Ugandians thought he was Idi. Consistently inconsistent?
Dreamgirls (Two-Disc Showstopper Edition)Dreamgirls (Two-Disc Showstopper Edition)
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Like I said. It's my list.