MoMA – Making Waves: An Odyssey through Black Cinema
Embark on a monthlong journey with 29 films that explore the legacy and impact of Black film.
Embark on a monthlong journey with 29 films that explore the legacy and impact of Black film.
These films will teach you something the history books don’t.
Welcome to the Alliance of Women Film Journalists’ 2024 Black History Month Movie Watch List. Listed in alphabetical order, we present the titles of 32 watch-worthy movies, a one-a-day selection of films to view during February 2024. We also suggest several double bills for binging.
When did racism start, and why? Who invented the very notion of being “white,” or “black,” and why did they do so? Journalist and documentary podcaster John Biewen looked into these questions, and he argues that the answers could transform our approach to solving racial injustice.