— Recommendations are independently selected by Reviewed’s editors. Buys you make through the hyperlinks down below might generate us and our publishing associates a commission. Black Record Thirty day period was proposed in 1969 by a group of black Kent Point out University college students, and it was very first celebrated […]
Historical Movies
We’ll admit, Hollywood isn’t the best place to turn to for history lessons—especially when it comes to films like Gladiator and Braveheart. But even so, we’ve found that there are many instances where Hollywood delivered quality entertainment and got the facts (mostly) right. From intense historical thrillers to biographical dramas […]
Criteria for inclusion Must be directed by a Black filmmaker Must feature Black cast (or if a documentary then Black subject matter) Must be a U.S. film (so nothing from African filmmakers because that’s a whole other rich list) Must have some significance in the history of Black film – […]
Black History Month is here! Why not use this moment to shop at Black-owned businesses, reread the works of bell hooks and Toni Morrison, or even…plan a movie marathon? Some of the greatest films ever made have detailed Black history, celebrated Black culture, and amplified the voices of Black artists. […]
Directors favour stories on myth and historical past due to the fact they tend to glow at the box business. People today appear to lap up this sort of magnum opuses, which are aided by unique results and formidable action sequences. In the previous, the retelling of untold tales made these kinds of as […]
The African American Cultural Festival is an annual celebration of African American culture, featuring art, music, dance and food. 2015 News & Observer File Photo [email protected] We’ve put together a collection of fun, engaging and educational Black History Month events taking place across the Triangle, from author talks and film […]