11:39 pm - 02/01/2013
Well, February is here, and that means it's Black History Month. The tradition -- which, FYI, has been around since 1926! -- presents an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of African-Americans and important milestones throughout U.S. history. While there are sure to be events, museum exhibitions, and special performances all over the country, it's also the perfect time to snuggle up on the couch with some popcorn to check out several amazing, awe-inspiring, historical films.
Akeelah and the Bee
An inspiring story of an 11-year-old African-American girl who claims her power with the help of 50,000 coaches.
The Help
First a wildly successful book by Kathryn Stockett, then an award-winning film, the heartbreaking, moving flick follows the story of an aspiring author during the Civil Rights movement who writes a book with the African-American maids who work in the white homes of Jacksonville, Mississippi. (When she didn't win the Academy Award for Best Actress, Viola Davis was robbed!)
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
One of the first progressive flicks to take on the subject of interracial relationships, starring Academy Award-winning actor Sidney Poitier (who was the first black man to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, back in 1963).
The Color Purple
Based on Alice Walker's novel, the 1985 film stars Danny Glover, Oprah, and Whoopi Goldberg in the story of a black woman who endures incredible oppression until she finally learns to stand up for herself.
Amistad
A look back at the trial that followed the 1839 rebellion aboard the Spanish slave ship Amistad and follows the important chapter in African-American history triggered by the event.
Precious
The brave, heartbreaking film adaptation of the 1996 novel Push by sapphire made waves in 2009 with its critically acclaimed cast including Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique (who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress), Paula Patton, and Mariah Carey.
What else would you include on this list? What's your favorite must-watch black history movie?
rest @ the source
I was watching The Help again today and it makes me rage that Viola didn't win that Oscar. WHY GOD WHY? Her talent is out of this world, seriously. Motherfucking QUEEN.
10 Amazing Black History Month Movies Not to Be Missed
Well, February is here, and that means it's Black History Month. The tradition -- which, FYI, has been around since 1926! -- presents an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of African-Americans and important milestones throughout U.S. history. While there are sure to be events, museum exhibitions, and special performances all over the country, it's also the perfect time to snuggle up on the couch with some popcorn to check out several amazing, awe-inspiring, historical films.
Akeelah and the Bee
An inspiring story of an 11-year-old African-American girl who claims her power with the help of 50,000 coaches.
The Help
First a wildly successful book by Kathryn Stockett, then an award-winning film, the heartbreaking, moving flick follows the story of an aspiring author during the Civil Rights movement who writes a book with the African-American maids who work in the white homes of Jacksonville, Mississippi. (When she didn't win the Academy Award for Best Actress, Viola Davis was robbed!)
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
One of the first progressive flicks to take on the subject of interracial relationships, starring Academy Award-winning actor Sidney Poitier (who was the first black man to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, back in 1963).
The Color Purple
Based on Alice Walker's novel, the 1985 film stars Danny Glover, Oprah, and Whoopi Goldberg in the story of a black woman who endures incredible oppression until she finally learns to stand up for herself.
Amistad
A look back at the trial that followed the 1839 rebellion aboard the Spanish slave ship Amistad and follows the important chapter in African-American history triggered by the event.
Precious
The brave, heartbreaking film adaptation of the 1996 novel Push by sapphire made waves in 2009 with its critically acclaimed cast including Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique (who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress), Paula Patton, and Mariah Carey.
What else would you include on this list? What's your favorite must-watch black history movie?
rest @ the source
I was watching The Help again today and it makes me rage that Viola didn't win that Oscar. WHY GOD WHY? Her talent is out of this world, seriously. Motherfucking QUEEN.
oh i forgot to look at the source, Denzel should have won all the awards
Edited at 2013-02-02 07:59 am (UTC)
The Help? Precious? Amistad? C'mon son
viola was the only good thing about that movie tbh
the movie is shit, not a fan of the role itself, but she did a good job
Fuck.
I should go watch Imitation of Life , I like the later version of that movie better but Fredi Washington from the original film is my queen.
I keep forgetting to watch Akeelah. And I remember watching GWCTD in high school for a creative writing project.
they're at the source smh
speech Spencer Tracy made towards the very end about the love shared between two people who society and their norms would never respect, but In reality
was made not to Sidney Potier and Katherine Houghton, but rather a love letter to the love of his life, Katherine Hepburn before his passing..
'Old- yes. Burned-out- certainly, but I can tell you the memories are still there- clear, intact, indestructible, and they'll be there if I live to be 110. Where John made his mistake I think was in attaching so much importance to what her mother and I might think... because in the final analysis it doesn't matter a damn what we think. The only thing that matters is what they feel, and how much they feel, for each other. And if it's half of what we felt- that's everything'.
The emotions exchanged between these two were truly genuine and not acting based on their love for each other.
Edited at 2013-02-02 08:10 am (UTC)