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The best Black movies on Netflix right now
- Netflix offers a diverse range of Black cinema in its Black Stories collection, with new additions like Queen & Slim, The Six Triple Eight, and more.
- Queen & Slim portrays a couple on the run after a violent incident goes viral, becoming symbols of national trauma.
- The Piano Lesson explores the tensions within a family over a prized heirloom, highlighting issues of legacy and heritage.
- Free State of Jones delves into a historical rebellion led by a white farmer in the Civil War era, forming alliances to break free from the Confederacy.
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom features Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman in a musical drama set in a 1920s Chicago recording session.
- Beats follows an aspiring musician struggling with PTSD, supported by a former employee in rediscovering his talent.
- High Flying Bird combines sports drama with the rich narrative energy typical of Steven Soderbergh's films, offering a unique perspective on the NBA world.
- Boyz n the Hood by John Singleton navigates the challenges faced by a teen in South Central Los Angeles, providing a cultural touchstone.
- Selecting movies like American Son, ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke, and more, Netflix offers a wide array of impactful Black stories.
- 13th, directed by Ava DuVernay, is a provocative documentary exploring the criminalization of African American communities and the privatization of the prison system.
- Stories like Strong Island and What Happened, Miss Simone? delve into personal journeys, exploring themes of loss, racism, and activism within Black communities.
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