20+ Inspirational Movies For Girls With Strong Black Role Models
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We asked our friends from Common Sense Media to share their list of recommended movies that show the strength of black female role models — read through to see what they chose.
Although there's some progress in Hollywood toward diversity in films, it's not enough. Fortunately there are movies with inspiring African-American role models who positively affect girls' ideas of their self-worth. From Tiana, the first African-American Disney princess, to Misty Copeland, the first African-American principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater, the hardworking heroines in these films overcome adversity to accomplish their goals. Some of these top-rated titles might need more parental input when tough topics such as racism and slavery come up. However, these movies ultimately provide girls with messages of strength and perseverance.
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Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
Multi-ethnic cast modernizes classic fairy tale.
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Anita: Speaking Truth to Power
Riveting docu may inspire discussion of sexual harassment.
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Beasts of the Southern Wild
Devastatingly moving drama has harsh truths, whimsy, wisdom.
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Dr. Dolittle 3
Positive messages throughout tween-friendly animal comedy.
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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
Rise and fall of talented star documents racism, sexuality.
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Our Song
Honest, positive look at urban teens; mature themes.
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Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire
Powerful, painful account of Harlem teen's hard-luck life.
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The Princess and the Frog
First African-American Disney princess is a good role model.