Best Black Movies of the Last 30 Years

BY Kahl, Victoria Johnson, Complex

In the past few years, we’ve seen black creators push the boundaries of black cinema into superhero and horror genres, while also expanding on romantic comedies. From the work of Samuel L. Jackson to Denzel Washington to Viola Davis, to newer talents like Tessa Thompson, we’ve seen black film evolve from a niche genre to a necessary component of Hollywood. To celebrate that, here are some of the best black movies of the last 30 years. Read the list HERE.