Top 20 Classic Black Movies Since 2000
Representation matters, especially on the big screen; it’s why black cinema is so important.
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The fabric of these films not only showcases incredible talent—both in front of and behind the camera—but also highlights the complexities of Black life, love, joy, and struggles in ways that mainstream Hollywood often overlooks.
This millennium has already given us several black movies that are now deemed “classics.” Whether they broke box office records, became bootleg favorites, or sparked much-needed community conversations, these movies are more than just entertainment—they’re an ode to Black America!
In no particular order, let’s take a look back at the Top 20 Classic Black Movies Since 2000!
Love & Basketball
Remember The Titans
Baby Boy
Paid in Full
Drumline
Black Panther
Dreamgirls
Why Did I Get Married
Ray
ATL
American Gangster
Stomp The Yard
Brown Sugar
Soul Plane
Notorious
Hustle & Flow
Training Day
Akeelah and the Bee
All About the Benjamins
Coach Carter
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