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Description: A period drama that follows the life of an African American woman in the early 20th century, dealing with abuse, racism, and ultimately, empowerment and sisterhood.

Fact: The film marked Oprah Winfrey's acting debut, earning her an Academy Award nomination. It was Steven Spielberg's first dramatic film and his first to feature a predominantly Black cast.

Description: A biographical drama that delves into the life of a prominent civil rights leader, exploring themes of racial injustice, personal transformation, and activism.

Fact: Denzel Washington's portrayal of Malcolm X earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. The film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.

Description: A biographical sports drama about Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball, focusing on his struggles against racism.

Fact: The number 42 was retired across all MLB teams in 1997, the first time a number was retired league-wide. The film's title honors this historic gesture.

Description: A historical drama that follows the life of a White House butler, offering a unique perspective on the civil rights movement and American history through his eyes.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life story of Eugene Allen, who served eight U.S. presidents. It features an ensemble cast portraying various historical figures.

Description: A powerful drama based on true events, focusing on the final day of a young Black man's life, highlighting systemic racism and police brutality.

Fact: The film won both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award for U.S. dramatic film at the Sundance Film Festival. It was director Ryan Coogler's feature film debut.

Description: A biographical film about Harriet Tubman, depicting her escape from slavery and her work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.

Fact: Cynthia Erivo performed all the vocals in the film herself, including the spirituals. The movie was released on the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans arriving in America.

Description: An inspiring true story about African American women mathematicians at NASA, highlighting their contributions to space exploration amidst racial and gender discrimination.

Fact: The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It brought widespread attention to the previously overlooked contributions of these women.

Description: A biographical legal drama centered around a young Thurgood Marshall, showcasing his early career as a lawyer fighting for civil rights and justice.

Fact: The film focuses on one of Marshall's lesser-known cases before he became the first African American Supreme Court Justice. It was produced in collaboration with the NAACP.

Description: A coming-of-age drama that follows a young Black girl navigating two worlds after witnessing the police shooting of her childhood friend, addressing themes of identity and activism.

Fact: The film is based on the bestselling young adult novel of the same name. Its title references Tupac Shakur's THUG LIFE acronym (The Hate U Give Little Infants F---s Everybody).

Description: A romantic drama that explores love and injustice in 1970s Harlem, focusing on a young couple's struggle when the man is wrongly accused of a crime.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Regina King's performance. It's an adaptation of James Baldwin's novel of the same name.