When We Were Kings (1996), Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes (2018), Hi, Mom (1970), Black Gunn (1972) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Black Power Movement movies.
Storyline: It's 1974, Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the Heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a backer in Mobutu Sese Seko, the dictator of Zaire and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set. A musical festival, featuring the America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King, is also planned.—Gary Dickerson <slug@mail.utexas.edu>
Plot Keywords: muhammad ali, george foreman, don king, boxer, promoter, confident, inspiring ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: The life and times of Muhammed Ali are shown through the lens of his numerous appearances on "The Dick Cavett Show."
Plot Keywords: muhammad ali, boxer, talk show host, activist, confident, fascinating, engaging ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: A porno filmmaker (Robert De Niro) learns from a master (Allen Garfield) and turns urban guerrilla in New York.
Plot Keywords: vietnam vet, neighbor, producer, black panther, resident, beautiful woman, hilarious ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: A successful and popular nightclub owner who believes financial independence is the path to equality and success, must act as a go-between for militant-minded brother and the white gang syndicate hisbrother has attacked and robbed. Their involvements lead to a breathless race course chase, the destruction of a dopepusher and a violent waterfront climax.—Anonymous
Plot Keywords: black panther, club owner, brother, enforcer, mobster, veteran, brutal ...
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