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Celebrate Black History Month By Watching These 20 Excellent Movies On Disney+

The "Black Movie" is a staple in our community that generations pass down from one another and make sure everyone can watch just so we can see ourself on the big screen.

It's Black History Month!

A great way to pay homage to black performers and people is to watch a movie with your kids or yourself that stars Black actors, directors, and voices. Here's my list of 20 movies to watch this February. 

1. Remember The Titans

Denzel Washington Stars In "Remember The Titans.
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This true story of a school integrating Black and white players is always a good watch. If you have read my "Rankings of Denzel" article, you would know I feel very highly of this movie and believe it's a must-watch.

2. The Princess and the Frog

Princess Tiana holding a frog in the palm of her hand as she looks into its eyes
Walt Disney Studios

The movie features Disney’s first Black princess so it has to be on this list. It's one of the most beloved animated movies ever and a landmark moment for Disney. 

3. Black Panther & Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

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If we talk about firsts, we have to talk about the first movie all about a Black superhero for Disney. This movie transcends any superhero movie I've seen and it is in a realm of its own in terms of impact.

4. Soul

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Joe Gardner is a middle school music teacher who always dreamed about performing live jazz and being a music star. Soul is excellent as it's about making the most out of your time spent on Earth.

5. Jump In!

Corbin Bleu smiling while standing next to two girls
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This was one of my favorite movies as a kid. Keke Palmer and Corbin Bleu had great chemistry and delivered wonderful performances! A movie about Double Dutch is something I will show my future kids, because I honestly don't know if kids even jump rope for fun anymore.

6. Hidden Figures

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This movie is about the three brilliant Black women —  Katherine Goble Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer), and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) — who were the mathematicians at NASA. They helped win the space race for the USA. It's always refreshing to learn about the countless contributions Black people have made toward the development and betterment of this country.

7. Glory Road

Texas Miners Coach
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Coming back to movies about firsts, the 1966 Texas Miners are the first team to win the NCAA University Division Championship against a team with an all-Black starting lineup. The film is a worthy tribute to one of the most important college basketball teams ever.

8. Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute For A King

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It's a charming documentary about the late Chadwick Boseman, that recognized the great man he was both outside and inside the entertainment business.

9. Red Tails

Red Tails
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Inspired by true events from the World War II, Red Tails tells the story of the 13 Black cadet