5 movies on Disney+ you should watch this Black History Month
Gather around for a family movie night to celebrate stories of resilience, culture
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They say an easy way to educate is to entertain, and Disney+ has some engaging films that you could learn from this Black History Month.
Disney has put renewed emphasis on its dedication to diversity even providing a whole section to share Black stories on its streaming platform. We’ve sifted through the options and come up with a kid-friendly list and adult-bearable movies.
Most of these films will tug at your heartstrings with their inspirational stories, and some even have a historical tie. You can switch on these films to learn something new this Black History Month, or just enjoy with a bag of popcorn and some of your favorite movie snacks.
5 movies on Disney+ you should watch this Black History Month
Gather around for a family movie night to celebrate stories of resilience, culture
Updated:
Tags:
FILE
They say an easy way to educate is to entertain, and Disney+ has some engaging films that you could learn from this Black History Month.
Disney has put renewed emphasis on its dedication to diversity even providing a whole section to share Black stories on its streaming platform. We’ve sifted through the options and come up with a kid-friendly list and adult-bearable movies.
Most of these films will tug at your heartstrings with their inspirational stories, and some even have a historical tie. You can switch on these films to learn something new this Black History Month, or just enjoy with a bag of popcorn and some of your favorite movie snacks.
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Episodes 1 to 3 were released earlier in January. Episode 4 released on Friday.
Ramona and Beezus
An adventurous young girl uses her imagination to escape her reality, which is quickly spinning out of reach.
Here is some more content that started streaming on Disney Plus earlier this month:
Pixar Popcorn
Get ready for
Pixar Popcorn, a collection of mini-shorts starring your favourite Pixar characters in all-new stories. All episodes are streaming January 22 on Disney+.
The Book of Life
Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart, embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastic worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
Monique Russell Launched in the midst of a global pandemic, and high tensions of division, the first-ever Black cultural unity podcast called
Bridge to U unites Black people worldwide. Available on Apple Podcasts,
Bridge to U creates a safe space to have honest & constructive conversations on a number of oftentimes polarizing topics within the global Black community.
The host, Executive Communications coach and speaker, Monique Russell, asks guests questions out of curiosity and not judgment because she believes that offering guests a space to share their experiences or explain their perspectives is the first step in understanding each other.
Bridge to U uses curiosity and understanding as tools to build a bridge not a wall between each other and Black unity.
CHICAGO (WLS) Safety, now streaming on Disney+, is based on the true story of a young athlete who puts his love for his little brother ahead of his own ambitions.
Based on the life of Ray McElrathbey, in the film Ray Ray is a talented football player who takes on the responsibility of caring for his young brother after his mother s addiction leaves him abandoned.
McElrathbey waited 14 years for the movie. I was more excited than the actors who were on the billboard, because it s.surreal is the word I keep coming to because I wasn t ready. I m still not ready, he said.