The Top 10 most influential contemporary black films list is intended to be a resource list that examines how these films defined and reflected black culture in the time period that they represent. The selections were chosen by comparing other top black film lists as well as having a survey taken here at Black Digital Network. We define a
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Before the hugely popular film "Crash," which dealt with racism, there was "Do the Right Thing," released June 30, 1989 with a total box office gross of $27,545,445. The film stars Spike Lee, Danny Aiello, John Turturro, and marks the first film appearance of comedy superstar Martin Lawrence. The film tells a tale of bigotry and racial conflict in a multi-ethnic community in Brooklyn, New York, on the hottest day of the year. Spike Lee
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Boyz N the Hood
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The Color Purple
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"Lean on Me" was released on March 3, 1989 and grossed a total of $31,906,454.00. It has been an influential movie to minorities to never give up and to strive for success. This movie begins as Principal Joe Clark, played by Morgan Freeman is given the task to help an inner-city school pass their state exam. Clark, being the headstrong person that he is, will stop at nothing to ensure his students
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Coming to America
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