By Michaiah Johnson ’23
Black History Month may have ended, but that does not mean you cannot celebrate Black culture year-round! Falling into a plethora of different genres ranging from exciting biographies to laugh out loud comedies, any of the movies below are perfect to watch in February or any time of the year! Read on to find the movie (or movies) you’ll watch to celebrate Black accomplishments!
Based on a True Story
If you are looking to get a bit of knowledge along with entertainment, these movies are for you! They tell the inspiring stories of so many hardworking and determined Blacks, including Katherine Johnson, Malcom X, Ray Charles, Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, and so many more!
- Hidden Figures
- Malcolm X
- Ray
- 42
- Selma
- I Am Not Your Negro
- Just Mercy
- Ruby Bridges
- Race
- Harriet
- Loving
- Remember the Titans
- The Blind Side
- Queen of Katwe
- The Butler
- Lean on Me
- Betty and Coretta
For the Laughs
Wanting to laugh so hard your stomach hurts? Look no further than these movies starring hilarious Black actors and actresses!
- The Nutty Professor
- B.A.P.S.
- Barbershop
- Diary of a Mad Black Woman (along with any other Madea films)
- Are We There Yet?
- Little
- Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
- Class Act
Aaaand ACTION
These movies will have your heart racing with their thrilling adventures and firecracker action!
- Black Panther
- The Last Dragon
- Creed
- See You Yesterday
Tear-Jerking Dramas
Every once in a while, a good cry is due. These movies can give you that and more!
- Fences
- The Hate U Give
- The Help
- Green Book
- The Watsons Go the Birmingham
A Little Love
When searching for swoon-worthy and heartwarming stories, you can count on these movies to deliver!
- Love and Basketball
- Brown Sugar
- Strictly Business
- Drumline
For the Family
Looking to watch something fun and happy with the family (or by yourself)? Any of these movies here will grant your wish!
- Cinderella (Brandy and Whitney Houston version)
- The Princess and the Frog
- A Wrinkle in Time
- The Wiz
- Soul
These, along with so many other movies, are wonderful examples of Black achievements and accomplishments! Happy watching!