13 Iconic Films Every Black Woman Needs To See

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Check out this list of must-see films that should be apart of every black woman’s repertoire. Watch them once then watch them again!

1. Waiting To Exhale

2. Love Jones

3. The Best Man

Black don’t crack! From 1999 to 2013, the cast of “The Best Man” looks amazing!

4. Brown Sugar

5. Sparkle

6. The Brothers

7. Eve’s Bayou

Can you believe the now 29-year-old Jurnee Smollett-Bell was only 10 when she played the iconic role of “Eve” in the 1997 film.

8. Love & Basketball

9. Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

10. Lady Sings The Blues

11. Carmen Jones

12. The Color Purple

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13 Iconic Films Every Black Woman Needs To See - Page 4

1. Waiting To Exhale

2. Love Jones

3. The Best Man

4. Brown Sugar

5. Sparkle

6. The Brothers

7. Eve’s Bayou

8. Love & Basketball

9. Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

10. Lady Sings The Blues

11. Carmen Jones

12. The Color Purple

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1. Waiting To Exhale

2. Love Jones

3. The Best Man

4. Brown Sugar

5. Sparkle

6. The Brothers

7. Eve’s Bayou

8. Love & Basketball

9. Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

10. Lady Sings The Blues

11. Carmen Jones

12. The Color Purple

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