2000's Black Movies: +200 Films List

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Like Mike

Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
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Black Cast
Chris Webber, David Robinson, Morris Chestnut, Shad Moss, Allen Iverson, Alonzo Mourning
Release Date
July 03, 2002
Synopsis

Calvin and his friends, who all live in an orphanage, find old shoes with the faded letters MJ connected to a powerline. One stormy night, they go to get the shoes when Calvin and the shoes are struck by lightning. Calvin now has unbelievable basketball powers and has the chance to play for the NBA.

Like Mike
Black Cast
Ginuwine, Kim Wayans, Lil' Kim, Tommy Davidson, Vivica A. Fox, Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Release Date
June 21, 2002
Synopsis

A basketball star is booted out of the NBA when his on-court antics go too far, so he poses as a woman and joins the WUBA.

Juwanna Mann

Undercover Brother

Comedy, Action
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Black Cast
Aunjanue Ellis, Billy Dee Williams, Chi McBride, Dave Chappelle, Eddie Griffin, Gary Anthony Williams
Directed By Black
Malcolm D. Lee
Release Date
May 31, 2002
Synopsis

An Afro-American organization, the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., is in permanent fight against a white organization "The Man" defending the values of the black people in North America. When the Afro-American candidate Gen. Warren Boutwell behaves strangely in his presidential campaign, Undercover Brother is hired to work undercover for "The Man" and find what happened with the potential candidate.

Undercover Brother

Civil Brand

Drama, Crime, Thriller
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Black Cast
Clifton Powell, Da Brat, Lark Voorhies, LisaRaye McCoy, MC Lyte, Monica Calhoun, Neema Barnette, Tichina Arnold, Yasiin Bey
Written By Black
Preston A. Whitmore II
Release Date
August 29, 2003
Synopsis

Forced to work under slave-like conditions in a "prison for profit" program, the inmates of a mostly-African-American female prison, Whitehead Correctional, try to take over the institution. At the core of the story is Frances, who finds herself in prison after being falsely convicted of murder, and who is told that her baby has been murdered, sparking her to lead her fellow inmates in the protest

Civil Brand

Bad Boys II

Comedy, Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller
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Black Cast
Gabrielle Union, Martin Lawrence, Theresa Randle, Will Smith
Release Date
July 18, 2003
Synopsis

Out-of-control, trash-talking buddy cops Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowrey of the Miami Narcotics Task Force reunite, and bullets fly, cars crash and laughs explode as they pursue a whacked-out drug lord from the streets of Miami to the barrios of Cuba. But the real fireworks result when Marcus discovers that playboy Mike is secretly romancing Marcus’ sexy sister.

Bad Boys II

Love Chronicles

Comedy, Romance
Black Cast
Aries Spears, Chris Spencer, Clifton Powell, Kym Whitley, LisaRaye McCoy, Monica Calhoun, Tammy Townsend, Terrence Howard
Release Date
June 30, 2003
Synopsis

A disc jockey invites a relationship therapist as an on-air guest. They explore LA relationship struggles through three different callers' unbelievable stories, and in the process the DJ discovers his own love issues.

Love Chronicles

O Homem que Copiava

Comedy, Drama
Black Cast
Lázaro Ramos
Release Date
June 13, 2003
Synopsis

André (Lázaro Ramos) é um jovem de 20 anos que trabalha na fotocopiadora da papelaria Gomide, localizada em Porto Alegre. André mora com a mãe e tem uma vida comum, basicamente vivendo de casa para o trabalho e realizando sempre as mesmas atividades. Num dia André se apaixona por Sílvia (Leandra Leal), uma vizinha, a qual passa a observar com os binóculos em seu quarto. Decidido a conhecê-la melhor, André descobre que ela trabalha em uma loja de roupas e, para conseguir uma aproximação, tenta de todas as formas conseguir 38 reais para comprar um suposto presente para sua mãe.

O Homem que Copiava
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Head of State Trailer
Black Cast
Bernie Mac, Chris Rock, Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Steven Maurice, Tamala Jones, Tracy Morgan
Release Date
March 28, 2003
Synopsis

When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, the Democratic party unexpectedly picks a Washington, D.C. alderman, Mays Gilliam (Rock) as his replacement .

Head of State

Deliver Us from Eva

Comedy, Romance
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Black Cast
Dorian Gregory, Essence Atkins, Gabrielle Union, Kenya Moore, Kym Whitley, LL Cool J, Meagan Good, Mel Jackson
Release Date
February 07, 2003
Synopsis

Eva Dandridge is a very uptight young woman who constantly meddles in the affairs of her sisters and their husbands. Her in-laws, who are tired of Eva interfering in their lives, decide to set her up with someone so she can leave them alone. They end up paying Ray, the local "playboy," $5,000 to date her. The plan goes by smoothly, but troubles comes when Ray actually falls in love with Eva.

Deliver Us from Eva

Biker Boyz

Drama, Action
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Black Cast
Derek Luke, Djimon Hounsou, Larenz Tate, Laurence Fishburne, Lisa Bonet, Orlando Jones, Reggie Rock Bythewood, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Vanessa Bell Calloway
Release Date
January 31, 2003
Synopsis

A mythic motorcycle tale of father and son", this is the story of Manuel Galloway, also known as "the King of Cali", the president of a motorcycle club whose members are all African-American men, mostly white-collar workers who exchange their suits and ties at night and on weekends for leather outfits and motorcycle helmets.

Biker Boyz

Good Fences

Comedy, Drama
Black Cast
Danny Glover, Ernest R. Dickerson, Marlyne Barrett, Mo'Nique, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Whoopi Goldberg
Release Date
January 22, 2003
Synopsis

Set in the 1970s, Tom Spader is an attorney who is determined to end what he has dubbed "the colored man's losing streak." When his winning of a high-profile case thrusts him into the limelight, he decides to moves his wife and their two kids out of their mixed lower-middle-class town and into the posh enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut.

Good Fences

National Security

Comedy, Action, Crime, Thriller
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Black Cast
Bill Duke, Martin Lawrence
Release Date
January 17, 2003
Synopsis

Two mismatched security guards are thrown together to bust a smuggling operation.

National Security
Black Cast
Bill Duke, Forest Whitaker, Melanie Nicholls-King, Mpho Koaho, Ossie Davis, Tyrone Benskin
Release Date
January 01, 2003
Synopsis

Inspired by a true story, this drama is set in 1965, not long after passage of the Civil Rights Act. Despite the Act, the African-American citizens of Bogalusa are still treated like third-class citizens, their fundamental rights as human beings persistently trampled by the white power structure, in general, and the local branch of the KKK. The story follows the formation of wordpress-559809-2147015.cloudwaysapps.com men, particularly ex-war veterans who after the struggles become too overbearing organizes the group, "Deacons for defense", an all-black defense group dedicated to patrolling the black section of town and protecting its residents from the more violent aspects of "white backlash."

Deacons for Defense

Anunuebe

Comedy
Release Date
January 01, 2003
Synopsis

Two lazy friends; Nkem Owoh and Sam Loco Efe want to make money... they must go to the city.... This movie will make you laugh... laugh and never stop laughing. The best of Nigerian comedy movies.

Anunuebe
Black Cast
Chris Rock
Release Date
April 17, 2004
Synopsis

Chris Rock, the three-time Emmy Award-winner, comedian, actor, and host of HBO's acclaimed The Chris Show, stars in his fourth solo stand-up special for HBO, Chris Rock: Never Scared. Featuring his unique, insightful, and hilarious views on a host of social, political and, celebrity issues, Rock confirms his stature as the leading comic of our time.

Chris Rock: Never Scared
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Johnson Family Vacation Trailer
Black Cast
Cedric the Entertainer, Kat Graham, Shad Moss, Shari Headley, Solange Knowles, Steve Harvey, Aloma Wright, Vanessa L. Williams
Release Date
April 07, 2004
Synopsis

AAA can't help the roadside emergency that is the JOHNSON FAMILY VACATION. Even the on-board navigation system has a meltdown on Nate Johnson and his family's cross-country trek to their annual family reunion/grudge match. Reluctantly along for the ride are Nate's wife, who's only in it for the kids; their rapper-wannabe son; their teenage daughter who's fashioned herself as the next Lolita; and their youngest, whose imaginary dog Nate just can't seem to keep track of. Can the Johnsons survive each other and all the obstacles the road throws at them to make it to Caruthersville, Missouri? Can they find Missouri?

Johnson Family Vacation

You Got Served

Drama, Music
Black Cast
Chris Stokes, J-Boog, Jennifer Freeman, Lil' Fizz, Lil' Kim, Marques Houston, Meagan Good, Michael Taliferro, Steve Harvey
Release Date
January 30, 2004
Synopsis

At Mr. Rad's Warehouse, the best hip-hop crews in Los Angeles compete for money and respect. But when a suburban crew crashes the party, stealing their dancers - and their moves - two warring friends have to pull together to represent the street. Starring hip-hop sensations Marques Houston, Omari Grandberry, Lil' Kim and comedian Steve Harvey.

You Got Served
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Barbershop 2: Back in Business Trailer
Black Cast
Cedric the Entertainer, DeRay Davis, Eve, Ice Cube, Keke Palmer, Kenan Thompson, Kevin Rodney Sullivan, Marcia Wright, Michael Ealy, Queen Latifah, Sean Patrick Thomas
Release Date
January 20, 2004
Synopsis

The continuing adventures of the barbers at Calvin's Barbershop. Gina, a stylist at the beauty shop next door, is now trying to cut in on his business. Calvin is again struggling to keep his father's shop and traditions alive--this time against urban developers looking to replace mom & pop establishments with name-brand chains. The world changes, but some things never go out of style--from current events and politics to relationships and love, you can still say anything you want at the barbershop.

Barbershop 2: Back in Business
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Brother to Brother Trailer
Black Cast
Anthony Mackie, Aunjanue Ellis, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., Ray Ford, Roger Robinson, Ryan Michelle Bathe, Tracie Thoms
Release Date
January 17, 2004
Synopsis

A drama that looks back on the Harlem Renaissance from the perspective of an elderly, black writer who meets a gay teenager in a New York homeless shelter.

Brother to Brother

Love Don't Cost a Thing

Comedy, Drama, Romance, Family
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Black Cast
Christina Milian, Elimu Nelson, Kenan Thompson, Nichole Galicia, Nick Cannon, Sam Sarpong, Steve Harvey, Troy Byer, Al Thompson, Vanessa Bell Calloway
Release Date
December 12, 2003
Synopsis

High school loser (Cannon) pays a cheerleader (Milian) to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool. Remake of 1987's Can't Buy Me Love, starring Patrick Dempsey.

Love Don't Cost a Thing