By David Jordan
With February being Black History Month, we have compiled a list of movies that have had the most impact on not only black culture, but world culture. These movies have not only told a story but have enabled the viewer to learn, think and see life for what it can be or what life has been. Great movies have the innate ability to reflect life and the reflection touches those that can relate to the images shown on the screen. Many directors and producers have created masterpieces that have told the story of black lives with the exquisite detail necessary to be transcending and profound. From Oscar Micheaux to Melvin Van Peebles to Spike Lee to Hype Williams, the list goes on of creative geniuses that have immortalized the black experience on film. 28 days in February means 28 movies for your viewing pleasure.
Above The Rim (1994)
Purple Rain (1984)
Hoop Dreams (1994)
Uptown Saturday Night (1974)
Whats Love Got To Do With It (1993)
House Party (1990)
Love & Basketball (2000)
WattStax (1973)
Harlem Nights (1989)
Dead Presidents (1995)
School Daze (1988)
Love Jones (1997)
The Color Purple (1985)
Krush Groove (1985)
Car Wash (1976)
Let’s Do It Again (1975)
Cooley High (1975)
The Temptations (1998)
The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Carmen Jones (1954)
A Raisin In The Sun (1961)
Boyz N The Hood (1991)
Higher Learning (1995)
Black Caesar (1973)
Shaft (1971)
Superfly (1972)
Do The Right Thing (1989)
Malcolm X (1992)
