The Black Movie Hall of Fame has released a landmark list, ranking the 100 most influential Black films ever made, crafted by over 40 leading Black film critics and entertainment journalists. “Inspired by the American Film Institute’s 100 Years…100 Movies list, this is a fresh take on some of the best movies ever made,” said Shawn Edwards, BMHOF executive director and WDAF film critic. He emphasized, “What sets this list apart from others is that every film on the list is about the Black experience and curated entirely by Black film critics and entertainment journalists.”
1. “Malcolm X” (1992)
2. “Black Panther” (2018)
3. “Do The Right Thing” (1989)
4. “The Color Purple” (1985)
5. “Moonlight” (2016)
6. “Claudine” (1974)
7. “12 Years a Slave” (2013)
8. “Get Out” (2017)
9. “Sinners” (2025)
10. “Carmen Jones” (1954)
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