From the courtroom to the track, these films tell the stories of icons who dared to dream and challenge the status quo to ...

The past 25 years have witnessed an unprecedented flowering of African American cinema, with filmmakers creating works that transcend entertainment to become cultural phenomena and artistic landmarks.

From dramatic fare to modern day horrors, Black History Month provides a good occasion to either reacquaint yourself with some of these treasures of Black cinema or discover them for the first time.

Watch these selections that highlight the range and evolution of Black film. By Robert Daniels Founded in 1926 as a one-week observance by the historian Carter G. Woodson, the annual celebration of ...