MOVIE LIST.
Coming of Age Stories.
As one takes their journey through life, they will eventually find themselves at a defining moment, a time and place where their actions set the tone for the rest of their life. Everyone goes through this, but it can be even more challenging as a Black girl, given all the struggles we bear. It may feel isolating, but you are not alone, and this month, we have cultivated a list of stories by Black women for Black women and girls. We hope that you will see yourself in these stories and remember that you are not alone, and we cannot wait to watch your story.
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Becoming (2020)
(BLACK FEMALE LEAD & BLACK FEMALE DIRECTOR) Director: Nadia Hallgren Where to find: Netflix DOCUMENTARY
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Naomi Osaka Series (2021)
(BLACK FEMALE LEAD & BLACK FEMALE DIRECTOR) Director: Garrett Bradley Where to find: Netflix TV DOCUMENTARY
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Selah and the Spades (2019)
(BLACK FEMALE LEAD & BLACK FEMALE DIRECTOR) Director: Tayarisha Poe Where to find: Amazon Prime YOUNG ADULT
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Zola (2020)
(BLACK FEMALE LEAD & BLACK FEMALE DIRECTOR) Director: Janicza Bravo Where to find: Amazon (Pay) ADULT
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Miss Juneteenth (2020)
(BLACK FEMALE LEAD & BLACK FEMALE DIRECTOR) Director: Channing Godfrey Peoples Where to find: Amazon Prime YOUNG ADULT
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Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
(BLACK FEMALE LEAD) Director: Doug Atchison Where to find: Peacock Tv FOR THE FAMILY
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Little (2019)
(BLACK FEMALE LEAD, DIRECTOR, & PRODUCER) Director: Tina Gordon Where to find: Hulu COMEDY
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Dream Girls (2006)
(BLACK FEMALE LEADS & BLACK CAST) Director: Bill Condon Where to find: HBO Max + Amazon Prime MUSICAL/ HISTORICAL FICTION
Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller Stories.
We all love to venture into the realm of imagination, a place where we can experience things, not of this world or any other. As Black girls, it can sometimes feel as though we are not welcome in most spaces, even imaginary ones, and it can be discouraging. This month, we have suggested these movies in which Black girls are the focus, the heroes, of their stories and others. We want to celebrate Black girls not just for everything we do, but for everything we imagine.
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Cinderella (1997)
(BLACK FEMALE LEAD & COLOR-BLIND CAST) Director: Robert Iscove Where to find: Disney+ FOR THE FAMILY
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The Wiz (1978)
(BLACK FEMALE LEAD & BLACK CAST) Director: Sidney Lumet Where to find: Peacock Tv FOR THE FAMILY
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Twitches (2005)
(BLACK FEMALE LEADS) Director: Stuart Gillard Where to find: Disney+ FOR THE FAMILY
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Wrinkle in Time (2018)
(BLACK FEMALE LEAD & BLACK FEMALE DIRECTOR) Director: Ava DuVernay Where to find: Disney+ FOR THE CHILDREN
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See You Yesterday (2019)
(BLACK FEMALE LEAD + BLACK CAST) Director: Stefon Bristol Where to find: Netflix YOUNG ADULT
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Black Panther (2018)
(BLACK FEMALE LEADS/ FEMALE EMPOWERMENT) Director: Ryan Coogler Where to find: Disney+ FOR THE FAMILY
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US (2019)
(BLACK FEMALE LEAD/ CAST) Director: Jordan Peele Where to find: BUY ADULT HORROR
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Candyman (2021)
(BLACK FEMALE DIRECTOR/ WRITER) Director: Nia DaCosta Where to find: In Theaters & Buy ADULT HORROR
Black Love In All Forms.
Throughout media, love and romance are prominent themes expressed, but unfortunately, Black women and girls are not always shown at the forefront of receiving this love within media. Because of this many Black girls and women don’t see themselves represented as the love interest or as desirable. Our goal with these movies is to make sure we can see and appreciate Black women and girls receiving love in all forms, whether self, romantic, friendship, family, etc. We hope that you will see yourself in these stories and Remember that you deserve love and that you are loved.
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Hair Love (2019)
Director: Matthew A. Cherry + Bruce W. Smith Where to find: Youtube (Free) FOR THE FAMILY - ANIMATION
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Nappily Ever After (2018)
Director: Haifaa al-Mansour Where to find: Netflix SELF LOVE
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Sylvie’s Love (2020)
Director: Eugene Ashe Where to find: Amazon Prime ROMANCE
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Love Jones (1997)
Director: Theodore Witcher Where to find: Netflix OLDIE - THROWBACK
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Boomerang (1992)
Director: Reginald Hudlin Where to find: BUY OLDIE - THROWBACK
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Jumping the Broom (2011)
Director: Salim Akil Where to find: Hulu ROMANCE
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The Best Man (1999)
Director: Nadia Hallgren Where to find: Hulu OLDIE - THROWBACK
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Canvas (2020)
Director: Frank E. Abney III Where to find: Netflix FOR THE FAMILY - ANIMATION
Holidays - Sweater Weather.
We all love the cold weather, warm fires, and holiday cheer. It’s important that we as Black women and girls see ourselves as part of that narrative and holiday spirit. Our goal with these movies is to just relax while and watch. It’s important to see ourselves represented in happy simple stories.
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Dance Dreams (2020)
(BLACK FEMALE CENTERED) Director: Oliver Bokelberg Where to find: Netflix DOCUMENTARY
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Jingle Jangle (2020)
(BLACK FEMALE LEAD & BLACK CAST) Director: David E. Talbert Where to find: Netflix FOR THE FAMILY
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The Last Holiday (2006)
(BLACK FEMALE LEAD) Director: Wayne Wang Where to find: Pluto TV ROM-COM
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This Christmas (2007)
(BLACK CAST) Director: Preston A. Whitmore II Where to find: Amazon (PAY) HOLIDAY/ FOR THE FAMILY