While there are many late 20th-century movie classics we all know and love, the crunchy video and audio quality is enough to turn off a generation that is used to Marvel-level productions . However, some of the most renowned, influential and daring films are arguably from this time, more specifically the 1970s. But the films being highlighted here are not just any films– they’re 70s Black movies. These films centering Black characters and stories during the 70s were known to confront themes of Black culture and empowerment, including the ongoing civil rights movement and racial issues, urban life, resistance to oppression and more. Most notably, many 70s Black movies were Blaxploitation films . This genre, although criticized for certain stereotypes and tropes, often featured strong Black protagonists in urban settings dealing with crime, corruption and social issues. Though many people nowadays want Black movies that represent the community in diverse tropes, movies of this time...
