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Jan 27, 2021 · From Malcolm X to 12 Years A Slave, Selma, and Ray, here are some of the best biopics to celebrate Black History Month.
It’s pronounced bio (that's b-eye-o)-pic. Biopics are a genre of film that tell the story of a single, real person’s life - or at least a part of that life that is historically important...
The best Black biopics tell the stories of music, movements, sweat, stress and romance. Through dynamic storytelling, they weave in memorable cultural moments and shed light on complex...
Sep 18, 2023 · A biographical film, or a biopic for short, is a film that tells the story of the life of a non-fictional or historical person. Biopics use the central character(s) to show an important discovery, period in history, or dramatically relevant period within their lives to tell a contemporary lesson.
- What's Love Got To Do With It - Tina Turner. The classic, What’s Love Got to Do with It, tells the story of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tina Turner from her early beginnings to her meteoric comeback in the 1980s.
- Ray - Ray Charles. The Oscar-nominated Ray follows the life and career of pioneering musician Ray Charles from going blind as a child to achieving music stardom.
- Leadbelly - Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter. The forgotten gem, Leadbelly, focuses on pioneering folk musician Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter’s life before achieving musical notoriety.
- Lady Sings The Blues - Billie Holiday. The Oscar-nominated Lady Sings the Blues chronicles the life and times of legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday from her humble beginnings to her challenging times in the music spotlight.
Nov 25, 2019 · Summary. Representing the matter – both the issues relating to and the substance – of high-profile black lives has become more frequent in film. The upturn in this area may be due in part to more biopics being made generally or to the fact that Afro-Americans have risen to prominence more often in the last 70–80 years.
Jun 5, 2020 · Critics Consensus: Anchored by a powerful performance from Denzel Washington, Spike Lee's biopic of legendary civil rights leader Malcolm X brings his autobiography to life with an epic sweep and...
