Categories: AllTVAndMovies

These 13 Movies And Shows Were Actually Led By Black Creatives


13 Surprising Films And Shows By Black Creatives

Growing up, I rarely stopped to think about who exactly came up with stories of some of my favorite shows. As I’ve gotten older, my love of film and television has expanded greatly, along with my curiosity about the names behind titles like director and creator. Recent hits like Sinners and Paradise have made me wonder if many people know that some of our favorite media are led by Black creatives. Let’s take a look at 13 television shows and films by Black creators.

12.

First Daughter (2004)

How many of these films and television shows have you seen?

It’s the 100th anniversary of Black History Month this year! Follow all of our coverage here. Of course, the content doesn’t end after February. Follow BuzzFeed’s Cocoa Butter on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to keep up with our latest Black culture content year-round.

Nikita Francois

Recent Posts

Which Poppi Soda Flavor Is The Best?

Yum!View Entire Post ›

17 minutes ago

16 Celebs Who Admitted To Getting Facelifts (And How They Look Now)

McKenzie said, "When [my husband, Patrick Tatopoulos, and I] were driving home, I was shocked…

52 minutes ago

What House Are You From “Upside Down Magic”?

Find out if you're a Flare, Flicker, Fuzzy, Fluxer, Flier, or a UDM.View Entire Post…

1 hour ago

Gen X’ers Share The Childhood Things They Did That Would Never Be Allowed Today

11. "My parents won tickets to an Amnesty International Concert at Maple Leaf Gardens. They…

2 hours ago

Travel Around The East Coast And Reveal Your “Gilmore Girls” Alter Ego

The fact that Rory and Lorelai can travel together despite their very different travel styles…

2 hours ago