170 Excellent Underrated Black Films

Pride

2007 • 104 min • Budget $20M • Box office $7M

Drama

Coach Jim Ellis challenges his community and transforms lives by establishing Philadelphia's first black swim team with the help of a local janitor. They face significant obstacles, including strict regulations, racial prejudice, and other challenges.

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Killer Diller

1948 • 73 min

This vibrant comedy and dance show features a cast of acclaimed performers from both theater and film.

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Panther

1995 • 124 min • Box office $6M

Drama, History

"Panther" is a gripping semi-historical film about the early years of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, from 1966 to 1968 in Oakland, California. The movie follows the rise of this important movement as it challenged racial injustice and fought…

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Bad Boys

1995 • 119 min • Budget $19M • Box office $141M

Action, Comedy, Crime

Miami detectives Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowrey get caught up in a complicated case involving stolen drugs and identity theft. While Burnett juggles his work with family, he partners with the easygoing Lowrey to recover the missing drugs within a…

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Beloved

1998 • 172 min • Budget $80M • Box office $22M

Drama, Thriller, Horror

Paul D., a kind man, reconnects with Sethe, who lives with her daughter Denver in Ohio. His visit plunges them into a strange situation when they take in a girl named Beloved. Beloved's arrival disrupts their peaceful home, creating an…

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Night Comes On

2018 • 87 min

Drama

On the night before her 18th birthday, Angel is released from juvenile detention. Struggling with her history, she sets off on a trip with her 10-year-old sister—a journey that threatens to ruin their lives.

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The Cool World

1963 • 105 min

A fifteen-year-old boy seeks a gun from Priest, a local crime boss. His goal is to gain leadership of his gang and revive their traditional street fights in Harlem, which have become less common.

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Talkin' Dirty After Dark

1991 • 89 min

Terry, an aspiring comedian, believes political humor is his ticket to stardom and more stage time at Dukie's Comedy Club. He's also having an affair with Ruby Lynn Sinclair, the wife of club owner Dukie Sinclair. The night unfolds with…

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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

1986 • 97 min

Jo Jo Dancer is a successful stand-up comedian, but he's unhappy. Following a serious accident involving drugs that left him with severe burns, Jo Jo is in a coma. While unconscious, he reflects on his life, drifting through memories of…

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The Inkwell

1994 • 110 min

The Inkwell follows a 16-year-old boy as he navigates adolescence during the summer of 1976 on Martha's Vineyard.

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The Mark of the Hawk

1957 • 83 min

Obam navigates the escalating conflict between the British colonists and the African natives fighting for their land and freedom in a colonial African country. Obam's intentions are doubted by his own community, especially his brother Kanda. With the support of…

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Tough

1974 • 87 min

Johnny is a troublemaker who claims his mother died to avoid doing his homework. The teacher soon discovers his mother is alive and well. Johnny’s behavior escalates when he learns his parents are experiencing difficulties in their marriage.

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Crown Heights

2017 • 96 min

Drama

After Colin Warner is wrongly convicted of murder, his close friend Carl King dedicates his life to proving he is innocent.

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Love Don't Co$t a Thing

2003 • 100 min • Box office $21M

Comedy, Drama, Family

A socially awkward high school student enlists a popular cheerleader to pretend to be his girlfriend, hoping to improve his reputation among his peers.

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The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

1979 • 102 min

The Pittsburgh basketball team is struggling badly. Hoping for a turnaround, they turn to an astrologer, believing that new players aligned with their astrological charts might finally lead them to victory.

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Together Brothers

1974 • 94 min

A group of young people from a disadvantaged neighborhood investigate the death of a well-known police officer.

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Head of State

2003 • 95 min • Budget $35M • Box office $37M

Comedy, Drama

The Democratic presidential campaign is thrown into disarray when the candidate suddenly dies. Unexpectedly, the party chooses a local Washington, D.C. Alderman to take his place.

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Yelling To The Sky

2011 • 94 min

When her family breaks apart, seventeen-year-old Sweetness O'Hara must learn to survive on her own in a neighborhood where her future is uncertain.

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Sparkle

1976 • 98 min

In the late 1950s, three sisters begin their musical journey singing in their Harlem church choir. By the 1960s, they achieve success as a popular girl group.

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Jason's Lyric

1994 • 119 min • Budget $7M • Box office $20M

Crime, Drama, Romance

This coming-of-age story follows a young man as he explores love, relationships, and growing up. He must overcome his fears to achieve the life he wants. The film examines how our relationships shape us, for better or worse. The protagonist's…

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Think Like a Man

2012 • 122 min • Budget $12M • Box office $96M

Comedy, Romance

Four couples navigate shifting dynamics when the women begin applying advice from Steve Harvey's "Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man" to gain more control in their relationships. The men, discovering their partners' newfound strategies, devise a counter-plan to…

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Bamboozled

2000 • 136 min • Budget $10M • Box office $2M

Comedy, Drama

Producer Pierre Delacroix, after being rejected by his network for his sitcom idea, deliberately pitches the worst concept imaginable: a 21st-century minstrel show, hoping to get fired. Instead, the network airs it and it unexpectedly becomes a huge success.

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Belly

1998 • 96 min • Budget $3M • Box office $9M

Crime, Drama

Tommy Bundy and Sincere are a formidable duo, known as best friends, criminals, and powerful figures in their community. Respected and feared, they've maintained control of their territory despite police pressure. Now, facing potential arrest and competition from ambitious newcomers,…

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Antebellum

2020 • 105 min • Budget $15M • Box office $7M

Horror

Bestselling author Veronica suddenly finds herself in a terrifying situation and must solve a perplexing mystery before it’s too late.

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Miles Ahead

2016 • 100 min • Box office $3M

Drama, Music, History

This film examines the life and musical journey of Miles Davis.

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The Wash

2001 • 97 min • Budget $7M • Box office $10M

Action, Comedy

Facing an urgent need for money with rent overdue and his car immobilized, Sean is desperate for a solution. His roommate Dee Loc suggests he take a job washing cars at the local car wash.

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Halls of Anger

1970 • 96 min

When a few dozen white students are transferred into an all-black inner city school, the black students react with strong opposition. Faced with this challenge, the school administration seeks assistance from a strict black teacher.

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I Think I Love My Wife

2007 • 94 min • Budget $11M • Box office $13M

Comedy, Romance

Richard Cooper is a married father of two who feels deeply unfulfilled in his marriage. Dissatisfied with his sex life, he begins openly admiring women he sees on the street, even delaying lunch to do so. When a former flame,…

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Poetic Justice

1993 • 109 min • Budget $14M • Box office $27M

Drama, Romance

"Justice" is a moving story about a young hairdresser dealing with grief and heartbreak as she deals with love and friendship. Following the murder of her boyfriend, Justice finds comfort in writing poetry to process her pain. When a car…

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Dreamgirls

2006 • 130 min • Budget $70M • Box office $154M

Drama, Music

In the early 1960s, three female soul singers achieve mainstream success, navigating personal challenges as they rise to pop stardom.

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Sylvie's Love

2020 • 114 min

Romance, Drama

In 1950s Harlem, a young woman falls in love with a saxophone player who dreams of making it big. Their passionate romance endures despite the challenges of different worlds, changing locations, and the pursuit of their individual ambitions.

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School Dance

2014 • 85 min

Comedy, Music, Drama

Jason is smitten with the beautiful Anastacia, but she's completely unaware of his existence. He believes making the school's popular dance crew is his only chance to get her attention. However, he faces obstacles: a difficult mother, Anastacia's intimidating brother,…

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I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

1988 • 88 min • Budget $3M • Box office $13M

Comedy, Action, Crime

After years serving his country, Jack Spade returns to his city to find his world shattered. His younger brother, June Bug, has been murdered by Mr. Big, a powerful crime boss who controls the neighborhood. Determined to avenge his brother,…

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Why Do Fools Fall In Love

1998 • 116 min • Box office $12M

Drama, Romance

In the mid-1980s, three women from Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Georgia – each with their own lawyer – travel to New York to meet with entertainment manager Morris Levy. They are all fighting for royalties from the estate of their…

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The Nutty Professor

1996 • 95 min • Budget $54M • Box office $128M

Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

Dr. Sherman Klump, a talented but overweight genetic scientist, is also having trouble with romance. When the beautiful Carla Purty joins his university's faculty, he decides to change his life by inventing a serum that makes him thinner and more…

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Bojangles

2001 • 101 min

This is the story of Bill Robinson, the celebrated African American tap dancer who captivated audiences on stage and in films, and became universally known as Mr. Bojangles.

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First Time Felon

1997 • 110 min

Based on the true story of Greg Yance. The film follows Yance (Epps), a young man who enters prison for drug possession and is offered a choice: five years incarceration or a short stint in a military-style boot camp. He…

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Morris from America

2016 • 89 min • Box office $91K

Drama, Romance

Thirteen-year-old Morris Gentry and his father, Curtis, move to Heidelberg, Germany. Morris, who dreams of being a famous rapper like Notorious B.I.G., feels like an outsider in a city dominated by electronic dance music. He's also instantly drawn to Katrin,…

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A Lesson Before Dying

1999 • 101 min

In the 1940s South, a Black man is wrongly accused of murdering a white store owner. His white lawyer argues in court that the defendant is as unintelligent as a pig, implying he couldn't understand his own actions. Despite this,…

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Waiting to Exhale

1995 • 127 min • Budget $16M • Box office $81M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

This film follows four women – Vannah, Bernie, Glo, and Robin – as they navigate the challenges of love and friendship after experiencing heartbreak and disappointment. United by past betrayals, they create a support system, sharing their experiences to learn…

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Middle of Nowhere

2012 • 101 min

After her husband receives an eight-year prison sentence, Ruby leaves medical school to dedicate herself to his care while he's behind bars. This unexpected path becomes a journey of personal growth and self-discovery for her.

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ATL

2006 • 107 min • Budget $20M • Box office $21M

Drama, Comedy, Mystery

Four friends navigate the transition to adulthood, each facing unique obstacles that lead to pivotal moments. Their stories intertwine and find resolution at their neighborhood rollerskating rink, Cascade.

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John Lewis: Good Trouble

2020 • 98 min

This timely biopic chronicles John Lewis's enduring legacy as a leader in the civil rights movement and his ongoing fight for racial justice. The film explores the life of the 80-year-old Congressman, highlighting key moments from his extraordinary journey that…

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The Final Comedown

1972 • 83 min

Driven by prejudice, a young Black man is radicalized and becomes an armed militant leader, convinced that violent revolution is the only solution to racism.

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Above the Rim

1994 • 96 min

A talented high school basketball player navigates complex relationships with two brothers: one involved in drug dealing, and the other a former basketball star struggling with life as a security guard.

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The Monkey Hustle

1976 • 90 min

A proposed highway poses a threat to a Chicago neighborhood, prompting the residents to organize a block party as a form of protest.

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The Incredible Jessica James

2017 • 83 min

Romance, Comedy

Following a painful breakup, a New York playwright connects with a divorced app designer during a blind date.

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Between the World and Me

2020 • 85 min

Adapted from Ta-Nehisi Coates' bestselling book and first presented by the Apollo Theater, this special blends elements of that stage production – including impactful readings from the book itself – with documentary footage. The footage includes glimpses into the actors'…

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South Central

1992 • 99 min • Budget $4M

Crime, Drama

Set in South Central Los Angeles, this drama follows Bobby Johnson as he navigates a path to redemption after a ten-year prison sentence for killing a rival gang leader. Inside, Bobby finds support and guidance from fellow inmate Ali, who…

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Dayveon

2017 • 75 min

Following his older brother's violent death, 13-year-old Dayveon navigates life in a struggling Arkansas town. Lacking parental guidance and positive influences, Dayveon finds himself pulled between the appeal of a neighborhood gang and the bond he shares with his sister's…

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The Education of Sonny Carson

1974 • 104 min

This 1974 film is based on the true story of Sonny Carson, who started out in a gang and engaged in minor criminal activity before being incarcerated. Following his release from prison, he decides to turn his life around.

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Hi-De-Ho

1947 • 72 min

The film follows Cab Calloway, who portrays himself, as he navigates a story involving jealousy, nightclubs, and gangsters. The movie concludes with a series of musical performances.

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Tap

1989 • 111 min

Fresh out of prison after a burglary conviction, Max Washington returns to the hoofer club where he used to hang out. His ex-girlfriend, Amy, who still works there as a tap instructor, is unhappy about his return. However, her father,…

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Sprung

1997 • 105 min

At a party, two pairs of close friends – Montel & Clyde and Brandy & Adina – cross paths. Clyde deceives Adina into believing he is wealthy and they end up intimate that night. Discovering the deception, Adina becomes determined…

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Dead Presidents

1995 • 119 min • Budget $10M • Box office $24M

Action, Crime, Drama

This drama tells the story of a Vietnam veteran struggling to adjust to civilian life. Back home, he becomes involved with organized crime and teams up with fellow veterans to plan a major robbery. Their target is an armored car…

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Drum

1976 • 100 min

In mid-19th century America, a mulatto man finds himself caught between the brutal world of pit fighting, where he thrives, and the deep-seated prejudice of white society. He struggles with the conflicting demands of survival and dignity.

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Set It Off

1996 • 123 min • Budget $9M • Box office $41M

Crime, Drama, Thriller

In 1981, ITC Entertainment produced the television film *Revenge of the Mysterons from Mars*, assembled from footage of the 1967 series *Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons*. The film combines four original episodes: "Shadow of Fear", "Lunarville 7", "Crater 101", and…

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Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.

1993 • 92 min

Drama, Romance

Chantel Mitchell is a driven young woman with big dreams in Brooklyn. Balancing high school, she confronts the difficult realities of poverty in her neighborhood. Determined to break free from the cycle of hardship, Chantel aims for medical school and…

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Drumline

2002 • 118 min • Budget $20M • Box office $57M

Drama, Romance, Comedy

A gifted street drummer from Harlem attends a university in the South, aiming to lead the school's marching band to win. He struggles to adjust to his new environment, eventually learning that success requires more than just talent.

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One Down, Two to Go

1982 • 84 min

Two hardened detectives pursue the criminal organization responsible for sabotaging a martial arts competition and seriously injuring one of their colleagues.

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How to Be a Player

1997 • 93 min • Box office $13M

Comedy, Romance

Dray lives for casual encounters, seemingly unaware of how his actions affect others. His girlfriend Lisa grows increasingly suspicious of his frequent disappearances. Dray's sister Jenny and her friend Katrina plan a surprise: a lavish beach party in Malibu where…

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How High

2001 • 93 min • Budget $12M • Box office $31M

Comedy

Jamal and Silas, two average guys who smoke a special substance, ace their college entrance exams and get accepted to Harvard. They adjust to the unfamiliar world of the Ivy League – until their supply of the substance they smoke…

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Deep Cover

1992 • 108 min • Budget $8M • Box office $16M

Action, Thriller, Crime

This thriller follows Russell Stevens, a dedicated Black police officer determined to bring criminals to justice. He joins a special anti-drug squad to infiltrate a major criminal network led by a powerful Colombian drug lord, who is also the foreign…

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Blankman

1994 • 96 min

Adventure, Comedy, Family

Darryl is a quiet man with a playful imagination. He's a brilliant inventor who builds amazing things from junk. When he accidentally creates a formula for bulletproof clothing, Darryl decides to use his skills for something more. He sets out…

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New Jack City

1991 • 97 min • Budget $8M • Box office $47M

Thriller, Crime, Drama

This drama explores the lives of two men connected by their work but with very different perspectives: Nino, a powerful figure in the Cash Money Brothers, and Scotty, an undercover police officer trying to dismantle the gang's criminal operation. Nino…

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Five on the Black Hand Side

1973 • 96 min

Leonard Jackson is a barber and the controlling head of his middle-class African American family. He's challenged to examine his beliefs when his wife, who has always been submissive, joins their three children in openly defying his outdated ways.

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Alma's Rainbow

1994 • 85 min

A Brooklyn teenager finds herself changing as she's drawn into the world of entertainment by her aunt, who has recently returned from a career in show business.

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3 Strikes

2000 • 82 min • Budget $6M • Box office $9M

Action, Comedy, Romance

Newly released from prison, Brian Hooks finds himself in a state implementing harsh "three strikes" laws. With two prior convictions, he's determined to turn his life around. However, a chance ride with a friend turns into a nightmare when his…

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Money Talks

1997 • 97 min • Budget $25M • Box office $48M

Action, Comedy, Crime

A resourceful con artist suddenly finds himself pursued by both the police and dangerous criminals. To survive, he makes a risky agreement with a cynical TV reporter for protection, hoping they can both stay ahead of their enemies. As danger…

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Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Story

2013 • 104 min

Starting in Atlanta, TLC rapidly gained international recognition in the 1990s, becoming one of the best-selling and most acclaimed female groups ever. Their highly publicized journey included both triumphs and hardships, but TLC profoundly impacted the music industry with their…

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The Story of a Three-Day Pass

1968 • 87 min

During a three-day leave in Paris, Black American soldier Turner finds himself adrift. He meets Miriam, a French woman, at a nightclub, and they begin a romance. However, Turner’s impending return to duty and the reality of racial prejudice cast…

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Dancehall Queen

1997 • 98 min

In Kingston, Jamaica, Marcia struggles to support her teenage daughter as a street vendor. Her livelihood is threatened by a local gangster, Priest, and her situation becomes more complicated when she takes money from Larry, who is interested in her…

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House Party

1990 • 105 min • Budget $2M • Box office $26M

Comedy

Kid, a young boy seeking freedom and acceptance, defies his father's grounding and attends Play's party. Unaware, he walks into a trap set by three classmates who plan to punish him for perceived disrespect. The film explores themes of growing…

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House Party 2

1991 • 94 min

Comedy

This coming-of-age story follows two friends, Kid and Play, as they move from their neighborhood into adulthood and college. Kid faces the challenges of higher education, discovering that success requires more than just hard work and talent. Play pursues wealth…

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Mister Universo

2016 • 90 min

Tairo, a young lion-tamer, is feeling down. The loss of a cherished lucky charm prompts him to embark on a journey through Italy. He's searching for Arthur Robin, a former Mister Universe who had given him the charm many years…

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Imperial Dreams

2014 • 86 min

Drama

When a 21-year-old ex-gang member is released from prison, his commitment to his family and a new life is challenged as he returns to his neighborhood in Watts, Los Angeles.

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The North Star

2016 • 88 min

"The North Star" follows Benjamin "Big Ben" Jones and Moses Hopkins, two slaves who escaped a Virginia plantation and sought freedom in Buckingham, Pennsylvania, in 1849. Big Ben's imposing size and a large reward for his capture make him a…

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Brotherhood of Death

1976 • 85 min

Black soldiers returning from war arrive in a small Southern town controlled by the Ku Klux Klan. The Klan systematically denies the Black residents their rights, including the right to vote and basic human dignity. The soldiers encourage the locals…

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Judas and the Black Messiah

2021 • 126 min • Budget $26M • Box office $6M

Drama, History

FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover task Bill O'Neal with infiltrating the Black Panthers. As Fred Hampton rises to prominence and develops a relationship with a fellow revolutionary, O'Neal struggles with his loyalty.

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A Low Down Dirty Shame

1994 • 100 min • Budget $10M • Box office $29M

Comedy, Crime, Action

A determined Black detective undertakes a dangerous quest to find a lost fortune made from drug money. He faces many risks while reconnecting with Angela, a compelling ex-girlfriend, and dealing with his often-annoying partner, Peaches. The search brings up old…

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Blue Streak

1999 • 93 min • Budget $65M • Box office $117M

Action, Comedy, Crime

Miles Logan, a skilled jewel thief, pulls off his most ambitious heist yet – stealing a massive diamond. After a two-year prison sentence, he learns he accidentally hid the gem inside a police building being built at the time of…

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The Photograph

2020 • 106 min • Budget $16M • Box office $20M

Drama, Romance

The sudden death of renowned photographer Christina Eames leaves her daughter, Mae, feeling wounded, angry, and confused. While searching through her mother's belongings, Mae discovers a photograph that sparks a journey into Christina's past. This investigation unexpectedly leads Mae to…

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Boesman and Lena

2000 • 90 min

A passionate relationship, fueled by both deep affection and intense animosity, is tested by devastating loss.

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Sankofa

1993 • 124 min

During a photoshoot in Ghana, an American model is unexpectedly transported to the past. She finds herself enslaved on a plantation, forced to endure the suffering of her ancestors firsthand.

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Fakin' Da Funk

1997 • 89 min

Julian, a Chinese boy adopted by Joe and Annabelle Lee, a Black family, navigates life in their predominantly Black neighborhood of South Central, alongside May-Ling, an Asian exchange student living with the same family. They all grapple with adjusting to…

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Carmen: A Hip Hopera

2001 • 85 min

Drama, Music, Romance

A Philadelphia police officer who is engaged finds himself falling for a woman. At the same time, he struggles with a corrupt superior officer.

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Beat Street

1984 • 105 min

Drama, Music

Set in the South Bronx, the film follows two young men pursuing their ambitions in music and entertainment. One is a passionate DJ with a love for hip-hop, and his best friend is a determined promoter eager to succeed in…

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Juice

1992 • 96 min • Budget $5M • Box office $20M

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Four young men in Harlem try to escape a life of petty crime by planning a convenience store robbery. Bishop, a charismatic leader, unites his friends Q, Steel, and Raheem, who are all driven by aspirations beyond their current lives.…

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The Brother from Another Planet

1984 • 109 min

Comedy, Science Fiction

A sci-fi film about an alien who crash-lands in New York City after escaping two Men in Black bounty hunters. The alien's search for a new life and place to belong on Earth mirrors the experiences of immigrants everywhere, as…

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Hair Show

2004 • 104 min

To avoid the IRS, Peaches, a Baltimore hairdresser and salon owner, travels to Los Angeles to reconnect with her successful stylist sister, Angela. Angela is worried about Peaches' financial problems, and Peaches' competitor, Marcella, is trying to seize control of…

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The Longshots

2008 • 94 min • Budget $23M • Box office $11M

Drama, Family, Comedy

This is the true story of Jasmine Plummer, who at eleven years old made history as the first girl to play in a Pop Warner football tournament in the league's 56-year history.

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Imagine That

2009 • 107 min • Budget $55M • Box office $23M

Family, Comedy, Drama

A struggling financial executive facing professional ruin is drawn into his daughter's fantastical imagination. There, he discovers potential answers to his real-world troubles.

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Fear of a Black Hat

1994 • 88 min • Budget $1M • Box office $233K

Comedy, Music

This hilarious mockumentary follows the wild career of N.W.H., a group known for their provocative hardcore rap. The film humorously explores the controversial side of underground hip-hop as it chronicles the journey of three unlikely rappers: Ice Cold, Tone-Def, and…

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Roxanne Roxanne

2017 • 98 min

Drama

In the early 1980s, a formidable young woman from the Queensbridge projects in Queens, New York, dominated the local hip-hop battle scene. At just 14, Roxanne Shanté was rapidly gaining recognition as a future hip-hop icon, working to support her…

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Soul Food

1997 • 114 min

Comedy, Drama

Mama Joe's Sunday dinners are usually filled with warmth and laughter. But when her three daughters – Teri, Bird, and Maxine – begin sharing their problems, the mood changes. Their conflicts and family drama threaten to disrupt the love they…

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MacArthur Park

2001 • 86 min

This film explores a community of homeless people living in a park, united by their crack cocaine addiction. Cody acts as a father figure, assisting his friends with their drug use. His girlfriend, Alicia, is emotionally vulnerable and increasingly consumed…

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Krush Groove

1985 • 97 min • Budget $3M • Box office $11M

Comedy, Drama, Music

Russell Walker, a young and driven manager at Krush Groove record label, guides rising stars like Run-DMC and The Fat Boys to fame. When Run-DMC's popularity demands more investment, Russell makes a risky deal with a street hustler for additional…

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Burning Sands

2017 • 105 min

Drama

During the grueling final week of new student orientation, a promising new member struggles with the conflict between his loyalty to his fraternity and his growing concern over the escalating brutality of their secret hazing rituals.

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The Gifted

1993 • 101 min

Descendants of an African tribe with psychic abilities must unite to protect Earth. Five thousand years ago, some members of the Dogon tribe in West Africa received these powers from benevolent aliens to fight against Ogo, a malevolent alien determined…

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6.8

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Jumping the Broom

2011 • 112 min • Budget $6M • Box office $37M

Comedy

Two distinct families meet on Martha's Vineyard for a wedding weekend.

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5.7

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