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[@BLACKFEMININITYTV]

Y’all I realize I said Ray Charles “saw” the movie 😭😭 obviously he didn’t physically see the movie but he at least HEARD the final cut. Come on y’all 😭😭

[@Fineasschas]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@virgobleu27]

Girl I was just about to say you have me crying 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 we know what you meant

[@kiajahasmr]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LovelyJumpingPuppy-fx4cj]

I was like "see"😅😂

[@prettisedward3388]

One love was cool I saw it and I love Bob Marley but it lacked details and was far from thee best bioptic 🎉

[@alia236]

So basically Angela Bassett is the queen of biopics. We knew that tho.

[@danavixen6274]

The Jacksons: An American Dream. Malcolm X. Notorious. Panther. What's Love Got To Do With It. Betty and Coretta. No surprise here! 👑❤

[@Karl671]

Oh yes I agree

[@Karl671]

@@danavixen6274well put

[@SSin-er4jy]

⁠@@danavixen6274Don't forget she played Rosa Parks as well.

[@danavixen6274]

​@@SSin-er4jyOk. Add that to the list.

[@kelhall-pe4qs]

Angela Bassett not winning The Academy Award for What’s Love Got to do with it has to be one of the biggest robberies in cinema history…

[@LouiseAndersen1991]

I 100% agree - and I am most certainly not black. Her perfomance is still one of the best female performances I have ever seen

[@johnwebb2442]

You got that right. Big time snub.

[@rochellearthurs1881]

One of the best actresses ever - Angela Basset

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Totally ❤ Queen ❤

[@kevinmitchell4018]

yesssss,absolutely ❤

[@ebbie0074]

Truly.

[@danavixen6274]

She's a GODDESS! She's a TREASURE! Angela Bassett had me at Locked Up: A Mother's Rage. 💐💐💐💐💐

[@Karl671]

Of course

[@thenikkieffect7734]

The fact that Jamie had them put prosthetics in his eyes to make him actually blind took dedication to a whole different level

[@MZHARDBODYENT]

Yea I’m also glad he actually spent a lot of time with Ray Charles to understand him, & Ray was alive when it was release to see the impact of it all

[@danavixen6274]

Jamie Foxx EARNED his Academy award among many other accolades. ❤️

[@gentlemanrated]

I think Jaime would make a lovely Marvin Gaye Jr Biopic

[@DeeDaKaang1]

That is total committment to your craft

[@kamribriana9410]

The Introduction of Dorthy Dandridge, w/ Halle Berry and Josephine Baker, w/ Lynn Whitfield were pretty great biopics also.

[@martinjones5650]

Agreeeeeee

[@elegant.destiny]

I was coming to the comments to write these. ✨️

[@homehere9817]

I agree ❤

[@kiajahasmr]

Love that Halle funded the movie herself also to properly portray Dorthy.

[@Tennessee.Girl.]

🎯

[@pindakaas1811]

"Ali" with Will Smith is also a classic

[@gennsui]

Yes!

[@gentlemanrated]

Sure was!

[@johnwebb2442]

Great movie.

[@DeeDaKaang1]

Definitely top 10

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Any movie with Denzel Washington in it is a success.

[@abellewis3062]

I disagree with that. But okay.

[@nvlogs265]

​@@abellewis3062thats your opinion

[@abellewis3062]

@@nvlogs265 Saying “Any movie with Denzel Washington in it is a success” is an opinion too. It’s not a fact. That’s for sure.

[@charlita25]

Fax 📠 💯

[@deer.4651]

Big facts. Devil in a blue dress is one of my all time favorites 💙

[@bsbncandey]

Denzel and Angela will forever be legends!

[@charlita25]

💯

[@Karl671]

Yes

[@johnwebb2442]

Most Definitely.

[@destiney]

Omg! I can’t believe The Temptations isn’t on here.

[@Tha90sKid]

Yeah, I was looking forward to it and was surprised it wasn't mentioned. When I hear people talk about top black biopics, The Temptations is always mentioned (along with What's Love Got To Do With It, The Jacksons, Malcolm X, and Ray). Hopefully, she'll do a part 2.

[@LOUISVILLECARDINALS]

Definitely should've been on here

[@Tha90sKid]

@@JORDAN87001 But she mentioned the Jacksons American Dream on here and it's the same format. Both were tv movies split into parts.

[@johnwebb2442]

Great biopic.

[@danavixen6274]

The Temptations biopic is a heartbreaker! 💔 Definitely a CLASSIC! ❤️

[@abellewis3062]

Angela Bassett is the only person who can play Tina Turner. Enough said.

[@nicolesherman8974]

Fun fact: Both Regina King and Tracee Ellis Ross auditioned for Malcolm X.

[@shawnhall9792]

Wow

[@quickmealswithtee]

Playing who, I wonder? 🤔Especially Tracee. Love her but can’t see her in this movie.

[@mexia23]

hmm didn't know that . thanks for sharing

[@danavixen6274]

They're good friends and they're so talented. No surprise here. I love Regina King in Ray. Check out Tracee Ellis Ross in American Fiction. GREAT movie. ❤

[@Karl671]

Really? I never knew that

[@abellewis3062]

In loving memory of Wylie Draper. (May 5, 1969 - December 20, 1993) You are missed. Amen.

[@danavixen6274]

What a TALENT! So sad. He was in the Remember the Time video as well. The solace I get from this is knowing he lived his dream. Rest in paradise Wylie. 😔🙏🏾❤️🕊️

[@jaewilliams9685]

Biopics that need to happen.. Kelly Rowland as Donna Summer Jazmine Sullivan as Phyllis Hyman Teyanna Taylor as Dionne Warwick

[@kamsismith]

Dionne’s biopic is currently in the works. Donna might possibly happen, her daughters just need to find the right people to tell their mother’s story. No word on Phyllis, but her story would be dope.

[@danavixen6274]

AGREED!!!! 💯💯💯💯

[@ccl7983]

Phyliss hymans story would possibly be the most emotional biopic of all time

[@user-cm4io8dz2r]

@@ccl7983her story always shatters my heart. I resonate with her especially with my hopeless romantic tendencies. May her sensitive beautiful soul rest in peace love Phyllis. Side note she reminds me of Cheryl Lynn curvier black women with amazing talent ❤

[@GrapeTeaNews]

This channel is a national treasure 💜

[@theeofficialbarb]

I see you everywhere lol

[@ashnicole9354]

Is

[@Karl671]

I agree and one of the most sexiest black female on KZbin ever! Lawd Have mercy

[@Karl671]

I love this channel as well not just because of this young lady is FINE

[@thestonecoldbottom]

The biopic "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" and actor Larenz Tate are underrated

[@jaewilliams9685]

Always felt that movie didn't get the love it deserved

[@danavixen6274]

Larenz Tate is UNDERRATED. ❤

[@user-cm4io8dz2r]

@@danavixen6274dangerously underrated. He made me hate his character in Menace 2 society because of how well he played that psychopathic character lol ❤

[@ochukoasiafor5834]

There are so many biopics that I love. The TLC story and the Jacksons are two of them.

[@flyguy7825]

NAW!! not for me The Temptations movie blows both those out of the water.

[@ginaclame20]

New edition also.

[@halwiseman9420]

New edition - yes Temptations - that was the worst piece of crap I’ve ever seen

[@halwiseman9420]

@@flyguy7825 You're kidding right

[@homehere9817]

Yup

[@ML-op7jh]

Definitely need a part 2, The New Edition Story, CrazySexyCool TLC Story, 42 & Get On up, and so many more!

[@danavixen6274]

The GREAT Chadwick Boseman ATE IT UP as The Godfather of Soul James Brown!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KayTalkNYC]

Surviving Compton and Roxanne Roxanne!

[@Masterofoppurtunity]

​@@KayTalkNYCJacksons an American Dream, Ali and Selma also

[@KayTalkNYC]

@@Masterofoppurtunity The Dorothy Dandridge movie starring Halle Berry! There’s so many!

[@sharlaamysamuel]

Yes the casting in TLC was really good.

[@Samantha12c]

My top three: Jacksons: An American Dream What's love got to do with it The New Edition Story

[@ginaclame20]

Me toooooooooo

[@Tha90sKid]

Yes all of this! And The Temptations, Bobby Brown, NWA, and TLC

[@sidneyleggs7891]

I enjoyed the temptation,Ray, The New edition story.

[@Masterofoppurtunity]

​@@Tha90sKidLa Bamba, Notorious, Ray, Straight Outta Compton Hands of Stone and Selena

[@CharlaUgly2222]

I recommend the US vs Billie Holiday movie to EVERYBODY. Andra Day ATE. She deserved that Oscar🫶🏽🫶🏽🔥‼️

[@abellewis3062]

Jamie Foxx was born to play Ray Charles. Enough said.

[@user-cm4io8dz2r]

Period ❤ I love Jamie. He’s always been great at impressions and ofc his musicianship so I’m not surprised at his vast palate to capture Ray’s aura. That movie made me emotional even as a child

[@abellewis3062]

@@user-cm4io8dz2r Yes!

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

You forgot to mention the following biopics: The Josephine Baker Story The Temptations Get On Up (The James Brown Story) Straight Outta Compton The New Edition Story The Bobby Brown Story The Roxanne Shante Story

[@kamsismith]

Roxanne Roxanne was pretty good.

[@flyguy7825]

The Temptations was by far the best out of all of them.

[@Tha90sKid]

This!

[@asiamarie2069]

Notorious

[@Masterofoppurtunity]

​@@asiamarie2069Jacksons An American Dream and Selma also Selena

[@Thegazelle1000]

For me "Ray" with Jamie Foxx remains the best biopic ever! A masterpiece 🎉

[@flyguy7825]

I would put Malcolm X right with it.

[@mommamia9948]

It is goated! Fantastic movie and one of my favorite movies period

[@alphacharm]

Facts!

[@jazztalk2008]

My husband and I just rewatched it. He did great!

[@gentlemanrated]

We need a Marvin Gaye one too!

[@MsBrooklyn11232]

I absolutely loved the Malcolm X movie and I am still very hurt that Denzel Washington didn’t win an Oscar for his performance. What’s Love Got To Do With It was 🔥 also and Angela Basset should have won an Oscar for her performance as well.

[@derrickdavis664]

I found it counterproductive that he got an Oscar for training day and not Malcolm X.

[@johnwebb2442]

I agree that Denzel Washington and Angela Bassett should've won an oscar for portraying those two iconic black figures.

[@bryansharp9792]

That new edition biopic was accurate af

[@shaylah2725]

Jamie WAS Ray Charles. he definitely deserved his Oscar plus the supporting cast was A1. I love The Jackson 5 mini series. Wylie & Jason were wonderful as Michael & Angela was amazing as always ❤ still got it on DVD.

[@Sheis_spoiledlillagurl]

Im tryna figure out how they thought halle berry could embody tina turner… like how? Or am i trippin lol

[@lindawilliams8715]

Me too! 🤣🤣

[@christinethuo6840]

What??????

[@danavixen6274]

Dorothy Dandridge...YES! Tina Turner...NO!

[@Ryan07_20]

@@danavixen6274in Hollywood, they probably just did a shortlist of popular black actresses to consider to studios before auditioning

[@user-cm4io8dz2r]

@@danavixen6274thank you ‼️‼️ this. Halle embodied Dorothy because of her character but never Tina

[@teejthebrownbratt1725]

Angela Basset was in the majority of these iconic films. VERY TELLING❤️

[@DeeDaKang1]

The Jackson's an American Dream is the greatest mini series ever

[@AyyeJames]

The TLC biopic with Keke

[@abellewis3062]

The Jacksons: An American Dream is a classic movie now.

[@LyssaLuvzYhu1]

one thing Denzel and Ms. Bassett was going to do and excel at, was bring someone’s story to life. they were the reasons as to why i got into theater as a child. love them!

[@thomaslewis6613]

3 guarantees in life: Death, Taxes, Angela Basset and Denzel killing their roles in a black biopic 🔥

[@nicolesherman8974]

Really glad you’re doing this video. What’s Love Got to Do with it, Ray, and Malcolm X are top tier when talking about biopics about Black figures. Also, shoutout to Ruth Carter for the costume design for both Malcolm X and What’s Love got to do with it.

[@danavixen6274]

She DESERVES her Oscars and other accolades! ❤

[@peaceispriceless6051]

Denzel AND Spike were both robbed for Malcom X 🤦🏾‍♂️ They should've won SOMETHING 🏆

[@Lyneech]

I loved Chadwick Bozeman as James Brown !

[@NiaJay103]

The TLC Biopic was pretty good

[@alphacharm]

I have to say that RAY takes the cake for best black biopic so far for me. Jamie did amazing! I only saw Ray in that film.

[@marissawilson4644]

Can we please get a part two? 😭😭

[@lolabunny1157]

Jason Weaver did amazing in the Jackson 5 movie. He’s always been a wonderful singer/actor.

[@Unknownartist-qo7ne]

The five heartbeats is another classic

[@GratitudeGriot]

they werent a real group. that was a fictional story ❤

[@jaewilliams9685]

Yes they were fictional loosely based story. In the same category of films like.. Sparkle Dreamgirls Purple Rain

[@Unknownartist-qo7ne]

@@jaewilliams9685 yep

[@Unknownartist-qo7ne]

@@GratitudeGriot I know there were loosely based on Maui’s groups or solo acts but I think it was mostly about the dells and they sung the soundtrack

[@Bruue2011]

needless to say, anytime you see Angela Bassett, Taraji P Henson, Jamie Foxx, or Denzel Washington’s name on a biopic… it’s going to *EAT*

[@danavixen6274]

Taraji was EXCELLENT in Hidden Figures! The ensemble cast is INCREDIBLE! ❤

[@Bruue2011]

@@danavixen6274 My mom and I saw it and my God that movie was perfect. Taraji deserves everything she has and more

[@KayyKayy5000]

Yeah I’m about to rewatch “American Gangsta” that’s a classic

[@AubreyLiveFree]

Jackson biopic is unmatched

[@tinacarter116]

I have watched The Jackson’s bio pic at least 15/20 times over the years I know it word for word lol! I love all of these films tho what a great list!! 🔥🔥❤️

[@Jassiepoohbear]

I never realized how many biopics Angela Basset was in until I watched this and saw her in every other clip! 😂

[@kamsismith]

I know. Someone made a joke that she always plays someone’s mom: Boyz in the Hood, The Jacksons miniseries, Akeelah and the Bee, What’s Love Got to Do with It, Malcolm X, etc.

[@ZoraNH.dusttracks1891]

⁠@@kamsismith I don’t even consider her portrayals in What’s Love and Malcolm X as roles where she just “played someone’s mother.” She portrayed women who happened to be mothers. Especially her portrayal of Tina Turner…she was layered. That’s not even the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of those roles. Same with her portrayal of Coretta Scott King…I can only think of a few roles in her catalog where the focus is her portrayal as a mother. Even in her current show 911, her character is a mother, but it’s not the focus. Jennifer Lewis’ has more roles that align more with that narrative IMO, which is why she has the nickname (The Black Mother of Hollywood)

[@keshundavis]

​@@kamsismithTwo biopic movies The Doggfather and King of the South

[@KayTalkNYC]

I believe “Surviving Compton”, a story about the singer Michel'le who ran with N.W.A and “Roxanne Roxanne”, a story about one of the first female MCs in the rap game, Roxanne Shante, are some honorable mentions.

[@AlanaGurl]

“What’s love got to do with it” is my favorite. Such a classic! All of these are great movies

[@mochamalasses2390]

Angela Bassett is in at least 3 of these. 💯, also; we will not downplay how legendary Ali was.

[@Fraxinus_a]

Growing up I had the Jackson 5 American Dream biopic recorded from TV on a vhs, that I literally watched every single week! That was my movie!!!! I still love it!

[@niagentle]

Angela Basset is in so many biopics 😂

[@Iwant2BYRLova]

New edition Story was great as well.

[@lindawilliams8715]

Great video and thank you. As best biopics I will add two - The autobiograpghy of Miss Jane Pitman played by CICELY TYSON R.I.P. and Lady Sings the Blues played by Diana Ross. Both ladies were nominated for the Academy Awards but didn't win. One more, 42 played by CHADWICK BOSEMAN R.I.P.🙏❤

[@nuggetsnicole4851]

The Temptations bio pic is one of my favs

[@GratitudeGriot]

Lady Sings the Blues, Ali, the Josephine Baker Story and Introducing Dorthy Dandridge can all be added to this list

[@Masterofoppurtunity]

Jacksons an American Dream, Selena, LA Bamba, Selma and Hands Of Stone

[@nyiaunique4798]

I wish you included Chadwick Boseman in Get Up and 24. Maybe for a part 2.

[@lizzybethnj617]

You mean 42.

[@itsjemmabond]

Fun fact: Jamie Foxx actually received two Oscar nominations that year; the other one was Best Supporting Actor for Collateral, although it wasn't a biopic. He still won for Ray though!

[@Ilove2teach52]

Please drop more vids. You are an amazing storyteller💯

[@Destinyk775]

Ali and Lady Sings the Blues are CLASSICS

[@Ultra_Magicc]

Disappointed the New Edition Story wasn't added to this list. Probably one of the best biopics released in recent times. Would add Wu-Tang: An American Saga but that's a series and I don't know if many people love it as much as I do.

[@user-sd4jj1ku7e]

Man, I love being Black… our culture is simply unmatched.

[@itsjemmabond]

And our struggle too.

[@user-sd4jj1ku7e]

@@itsjemmabond that part…

[@isthisfake.]

ok obviously this isnt the priority but omg malcom x was so fine 😭

[@StagesnotAges3743]

Introducing Dorthy Dandridge and Get On Up are two that are amazing!! Oh, also the Josephine Baker biopic is amazing. Loved that you showed love to some awesome biopics!

[@flyguy7825]

The Dorothy dandridge one is good only for one thing and that is Halle Berry

[@brivonn1580]

I still think it's crazy that most of these amazing black actors/actresses did not won an oscar at at all for their amazing portrayals in the biopics. Thank God Halle Berry was at least one of the few who beat the odds and won one for her Dorothy Dandrige Portrayal.

[@josiefischer9359]

Agreed, but she won the Golden Globe for that and the Oscar for Monster's Ball!

[@RP.123]

The better biopics have a common theme. They have GREAT ACTORS vs. doppelgängers and/or a fellow musician.

[@danavixen6274]

I love how you didn't make this a countdown. What was chosen are the BEST biopics EVER! So glad I supported What's Love Got To Do With It, Malcolm X, Ray and American Gangster at the movies. They all felt like events! Wish you had mentioned Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Story. That's one of my FAVORITES! ❤

[@lovefromwonderland]

I rarely hear people talking about the good black biopics! Thanks for this video.

[@kinfolk233]

If I had choose one, Denzel was Malcolm X, hands down. He deserved an Oscar for that role.

[@indifferent7715]

Real talk, the edition story was another really good one. I’m young (I’m only 24) but I felt like it was the first time in the longest time where everybody and they mama was in the living room watching the hour long episodes for the mini-series

[@Skysthelimit212]

Crystal, your documentaries on our culture are top tier. I get so excited when I see you upload a new video.

[@ArabbJrK]

I wish they had that same energy for the 2Pac biopic like they did with X biopic

[@gee.kay.4787]

Based on the suggestions we need a part 2! I loved this. S/O Angela + Denzel - clearly they have the sauce. Ray is my personal fave - Jamie is SUCH a great entertainer. 😊

[@javarellis2301]

Ladies and gentlemen are introduced to you the king and queen of Hollywood Denzel Washington and Angela Bassett

[@tsdifferent]

This video is amazing and spot on, but you forgot the temptations and the five heartbeats. Those biopics are amazing.

[@Ryan07_20]

The Oscars snubbing Denzel and Angela in back to back years HURT

[@jennyphili3262]

the new edition story, dreamgirls, nwa : straight outta compton, ali good biopics too

[@itsjemmabond]

Dreamgirls is fictional, not a bio, but it is based on The Supremes.

[@ThemFatale93]

I was obsessed with Introducing Dorothy Dandridge. Side bar counselor, Regina King should have been nominated Ray

[@danavixen6274]

AGREED!!! 👍🏾

[@breezybearlove]

I really enjoyed the 5 heartbeats and the New Edition Story too

[@Bdaychick]

This just showed me AGAIN what a living legend & Queen Angela Bassett is ❤👏🏽👏🏽❤️

[@corettejones]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💕💚🥰🇺🇸

[@AminahMight]

Denzel Washington is the best of our time. Period.

[@flyguy7825]

Can't say that but he is on the short list.

[@ricardored207]

I can’t disagree with not one of these choices,but wait there’s more you need to add‼️😂

[@kanna231]

I've watched Hidden Figures it was really good I enjoy it and Malcolm X movie I've watch that when I was in high school it wasn't that bad and even The Jacksons: An American Dream was so good I still remember it and watches it that's the perfect and best biopics ever made.

[@jd517]

I chuckled when you said Ray Charles got a chance to see the movie.

[@pablobronson4122]

14:39 @But he was still able to see an early cut of the movie”😅

[@lolabunny1157]

I gotta rewatch all these movies today when I get off work!❤

[@TheSlimshadyfan4ever]

Notorious should definitely be on this list

[@ahrenb3393]

hell nah 😂😂😂😂

[@tarahill308]

You did a amazing job with this video 🔥. The Temptations, Cadillac Records, New Jack City, Sparkle, n I think The Five Heartbeats was a bio too but were wonderful films as well. Part 2 is necessary please n thank you 😁

[@mexia23]

Denzel kills all performances in biopics🔥🔥🔥. need a part 2 cause The Temptations is a great biopic too

[@chezyteddie]

They could never make me hate ANGELA!!!

[@valeriemoses7433]

I really hope you make this into a series, diving into black biopics. There are a few that I feel should be mentioned, like 42 the movie about Jackie Robinson. Get on up the movie about James Brown. Harriet the movie about Harriet Tubman. Race the movie about Jesse Owens. Marshall the movie about thurgood Marshall. And self-made the Netflix series about madam CJ Walker. I can give you a few more now lol💜

[@chasesmom14]

Wonderful Sunday with a video drop from BFTV! ❤️❤️❤️👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@reaunarhrm]

your intro sound gives me so much nostalgia

[@TaylorMane89]

I was 15 years old when Ray came out. I didn't know much about him coming up, so when the movie came out, i asked my dad to take me to see it. He was busy but promised to drop me off after school to see it. I spent a few days collecting lunch money for the admission and, when the time came, my little brother tagged along. It was a great time Auth a great movie

[@DizoDixon]

the american gangster soundtrack and album dropped within days of each other not a year apart great video btw I love em all

[@Blackseed1999]

The Temptations movie and New Edition biopic was good and also should of been on this list

[@johnwebb2442]

Looking forward to seeing the Michael Jackson biopic.

[@TinaBriLex]

I agree with every movie on your list.

[@melin4ted_bookworm632]

So glad that you made this video happen because we all HAD A TIME discussing the bad 1s last time 😂😂😂

[@resilientbodies]

Angela Bassett can do no wrong in my eyes. She is amazing through and through

[@brittany___]

The Temptations is one of my favorite biopics. It’s so well done!