Summer films always bring about a special feeling. The kids are out of school, the weather is a bit more beautiful, and some of the best releases of the year begin to hit theaters. This year, there are plenty of Black films to look out for – so, get ready for an amazing ride.
June kicked off with the release of Bad Boys: Ride or Die earlier this month, and things are only just getting started. On June 19, Netflix will debut Black Barbie, the documentary highlighting three Black women at Mattel, and how the first Black Barbie came about. The following month, Eddie Murphy will reprise his role as Axel Foley in the upcoming Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F film.
The rest of the season brings films such as Sing Sing, Daughters, The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat, and so much more.
Take a look at our list of Black films that you must see this summer.
‘Black Barbie’ (Netflix) – June 19
Black Barbie celebrates the momentous impact three Black women at Mattel had on the evolution of the Barbie brand as we know it. Through these charismatic insiders’ stories, the documentary tells the story of how the first Black Barbie came to be in 1980, examining the importance of representation and how dolls can be crucial to the formation of identity and imagination.
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