5 Recent Movies That Highlight Crucial Moments in Black History

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5 Recent Movies That Highlight Crucial Moments in Black History

American cinema has a rich history, with the contributions of Black filmmakers, actors, and storytellers playing a pivotal role in molding the industry from its inception to the present day.  Pioneers such as Maria P. Williams, Oscar Micheaux, Sidney Poitier, Julie Dash, and Spike Lee laid the groundwork for future generations, by bravely challenging the narrow, stereotypical and often derogatory portrayals of Black lives in early films. Poitier…