February 1st is the first day of Black History Month so the theme for
today are movies by those who have experienced the African diaspora...
1 Killer of Sheep (1977) Director Charles Burnett
Film which depicts the everyday life in the inner city...
2 The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords (1999) Director Stanley Nelson
Tells the history of the black press in North America...
3 Sweet Honey in the Rock: Raise Your Voice (2005) Director Stanley Nelson
Follows the African American a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock's thirtieth anniversary concert tour...
4 Eve's Bayou (1997) Director Kasi Lemmons
A southern tale of family discord...
5 Malcolm X (1992) Director Spike Lee
Based on the true story of the Nationalist Leader-Denzel Washington was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal...
6 Do the Right Thing (1989) Director Spike Lee
Film follows the lives of different people living in Brooklyn and the racial tension that unfolds as their lives intertwine...
7 Boyz n the Hood (1991) Director John Singleton
Tells the story of boyhood friends growing up in inner city Los Angeles- Singleton was nominated for an Oscar for best director and screenplay...
8 Menace II Society (1993) Director Albert Hughes/Allen Hughes
Movie about a young man struggling to leave his present life...
9 Love and Basketball (2000) Director Gina Prince Blythewood
Follows two neighbours who share a love for basketball and each other...
10 The Learning Tree (1969) Director Gordon Parks
Story of a young man living in the nineteen twenties and his struggles within small town America...
As I have seen a select few of the films listed above (Killer of Sheep, Malcolm X, Do the Right Thing, Boyz n the Hood and Menace II Society) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Killer of Sheep (1977) Director Charles Burnett
Film which depicts the everyday life in the inner city...
2 The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords (1999) Director Stanley Nelson
Tells the history of the black press in North America...
3 Sweet Honey in the Rock: Raise Your Voice (2005) Director Stanley Nelson
Follows the African American a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock's thirtieth anniversary concert tour...
4 Eve's Bayou (1997) Director Kasi Lemmons
A southern tale of family discord...
5 Malcolm X (1992) Director Spike Lee
Based on the true story of the Nationalist Leader-Denzel Washington was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal...
6 Do the Right Thing (1989) Director Spike Lee
Film follows the lives of different people living in Brooklyn and the racial tension that unfolds as their lives intertwine...
7 Boyz n the Hood (1991) Director John Singleton
Tells the story of boyhood friends growing up in inner city Los Angeles- Singleton was nominated for an Oscar for best director and screenplay...
8 Menace II Society (1993) Director Albert Hughes/Allen Hughes
Movie about a young man struggling to leave his present life...
9 Love and Basketball (2000) Director Gina Prince Blythewood
Follows two neighbours who share a love for basketball and each other...
10 The Learning Tree (1969) Director Gordon Parks
Story of a young man living in the nineteen twenties and his struggles within small town America...
As I have seen a select few of the films listed above (Killer of Sheep, Malcolm X, Do the Right Thing, Boyz n the Hood and Menace II Society) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
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