Why ‘The Wiz’ is the Best Black Musical
'The Wiz' has the propensity for paying homage to black culture with R&B music, graffiti and jazzy elements that make it incredibly entertaining.

Chaos reigns in the Stern family's new home. Dad Julius may be a brilliant physicist, but he is no good at day-to-day management - which is increasingly upsetting his wife Ulrike, who is overburdened with her job and raising the children. Little things like renovation work, visits from relatives and marital quarrels culminate in a full-blown crisis. Then Julius discovers the secret of being a civil servant.
'The Wiz' has the propensity for paying homage to black culture with R&B music, graffiti and jazzy elements that make it incredibly entertaining.
This list was made with the intention of celebrating the craft. I love seeing more women of colour on this list than before and more newcomers on the scene as well!
While not everyone may relate to the circumstances Danielle finds herself in in 'Shiva Baby', some are sure to understand her struggles as she is scrutinized for being a woman, a college student, an LGBT person, and a sugar baby.
The Delgado family becomes trapped in their house by an unknown force and it takes them years to realize what has happened.
The film follows the biblical story of Moses, from his time as a prince of Egypt, to a leader for the people of Israel. It’s a film that works brilliantly in animation, and is one that both children and adults can; enjoy despite its religious contexts, it is friendly to general audiences.
Queen & Slim is a nice example of representation in both cast and crew