African American DVDs: 5 Of The Most Popular African American DVDs

By Donny Lowy

Here is a short review of 5 most popular African American DVD titles.

African American DVD #1

Life

A poignant comedy that combines drama with comedy as it follows the life of two criminals who have been handed life sentences.

The two criminals learn the value of life, as they are confronted with the perils of jail life. Facing a new set of rules they learn to form a strong bond of friendship that will help them cope with the harshness of daily life in jail.

Looking for a positive side to their jail time leads them to help other inmates improve their lives.

African American DVD #2

Our Friend, Martin

Using the animation power of cartoons, this movie takes the viewer back in time and helps him experience the times that Martin Luther Kink Jr. lived in.

The movie acts as a vehicle for a pair of six graders who experience segregation and the civil rights movement first hand.

Heart wrenching and uplifting at times, its a great way to see what the civil rights movement faced.

African American DVD #3

Nelson Mandela: Journey To Freedom

A profound look at a man who dedicated his life to ending apartheid. Gripping, severe, and powerful, this biography invigorates the viewer to pursue the cause of equality. This biography closely follows documents, interviews, and news articles to paint an accurate picture of the man who vanquished apartheid.

African American DVD #4

The Color Purple

The story of a woman growing up in the south. Being forced to marry a cruel man, she develops a close friendship with two women who help her reignite her self respect.

A film that shows the redemptive power of being able to forgive.

We follow her story across the decades of her life, and see the invigoration that she draws upon to live her life.

African American DVD #5

Roots

This is a century long story that follows a family from the time they are brought to the United States as slaves until they experience emancipation.

An interesting and thought provoking movie for people interested in the early history of African Americans.

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