The Gospel According to André(2017)ĭirector Kate Novak’s inside look at the life and career of fashion icon André Leon Talley is joyful from the start. The film also details how Noah broke into comedy and built an international following before trying his luck in America.
A satisfying blend of humor and thoughtful reflection, the doc details how Noah, born to a black mother and white father, was “born a crime” under Apartheid in South Africa. If you have ever been curious about Daily Show host Trevor Noah’s origin story, this documentary is a must-watch. Don’t let February pass you by without giving some of these great movies a look! Movies to stream on Hulu for Black History Month You Laugh But It’s True (2011) Taken together, this roundup of Black history movies offers an often informational and universally entertaining glimpse into the past, present and future.
Related: The Best Books to Read for Black History Month We’ve also included a few out-of-the-box choices that will educate, surprise and delight you. Primarily released in the last decade, these biopics, documentaries and feature films are inspirational and aspirational, encompassing everything from Black icons (like Aretha Franklin and Toni Morrison) to some good, old-fashioned underdog stories (like the Sundance Film Festival hit The Last Black Man in San Francisco). Instead, we’re taking a “Black people are not a monolith” kind of approach that allows for learning, yes, but also joy and self-care. The vibe here is not the traditional Rosa Parks or Martin Luther King history lesson you’re likely familiar with (although both are key figures in the fabric of this country). Thornton/Getty Images, Steve Granitz/Getty Images)įor Black History Month, we’ve combed through three of your favorite streaming services- Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Prime-to find a wide-ranging collection of Black history movies that illuminate the breadth and depth of experiences of Black life in America.