Recap Kickback
The Greatest Black Biopics of All Time – Listener Ranked!
February 01, 202401:15:25

The Greatest Black Biopics of All Time – Listener Ranked!

Join your host Chappell and his cohost Mari for the inaugural episode of Recap Kickback, where we're kicking back, chilling, and diving into all things exciting! From the hottest movies and TV shows to the whatever is living rent-free in Chappell's head, it's a laid-back session filled with lively conversation. So, grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let's make the very first episode one to remember!

🎬 In this episode, we’re counting down the Top 10 Black Biopics—as ranked by YOU, our listeners! From legendary icons like Malcolm X, Ray Charles, and Tina Turner, to incredible ensemble stories like Hidden Figures and The Temptations, these films shaped how we see Black excellence on screen.

🔥 Featured Biopics:
- Malcolm X
- Ray
- What's Love Got To Do With It
- Hidden Figures
- Straight Outta Compton
- Rustin
- The Jacksons: An American Dream
- Selma
- The Temptations
- The Five Heartbeats

💬 What did we get right? What did we miss? Drop your favorite Black biopic in the comments!
👉 Watch more Black film recaps and rankings: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsUivFab4kxYdsy4sa2WWpL8N9OFXhNf1&si=zFxdkz4W2NpqY6nx

Chapters
0:00 - Opening/Intro
9:37 - What's Love Got To Do With It
15:20 - Ray
20:40 - The Jacksons: An American Dream
25:45 - The Temptations
33:20 - X
41:40 - Hidden Figures
44:35 - Get On Up
46:16 - Rustin
48:13 - Straight Outta Compton
51:43 - Cadillac Records
54:15 - Selma
57:50 - Respect
1:01:15 - Notorious

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