Movies and TvShows featuring "black-protagonist" theme.

The Boondocks follows the lives of a young African-American boy named Huey Freeman and his brother Riley as they navigate life in the predominantly white suburb of Woodcrest. The show explores themes of racial identity, social issues, and pop culture through satire and humor.

A waitress named Tiana is desperate to fulfill her dream of opening a restaurant. She meets a frog prince named Naveen and kisses him to turn him back into a human, but instead, she turns into a frog. Together, they embark on a quest to find a voodoo queen who can help them become human again. Along the way, they face obstacles and learn about the importance of hard work.

Hustle is a TV show that follows a group of con artists who run elaborate scams in London. They use their skills to manipulate the greedy and unsuspecting for their own personal gain. The team consists of a diverse group of individuals who each bring their own unique talents to the table. Together, they form a tight-knit group that relies on trust and teamwork to pull off their cons.

During the early years of the U.S. space program, a team of female African-American mathematicians at NASA play a vital role in assisting with calculations and ensuring the success of space missions. They face racial segregation and gender discrimination, but their brilliance and determination ultimately help them overcome these obstacles and make significant contributions to the space program.

Franklin is new to town and hoping to make friends, but his usual tactics don't work on the Peanuts gang. When the Soap Box Derby arrives, he's sure it's a chance to impress new pals and teams up with the only other unpartnered kid: Charlie Brown.

One of Us Is Lying is a suspenseful murder mystery TV show based on the young adult novel. It follows a group of high school students who are suspected after a classmate dies during detention. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, they must uncover the truth before they become the next targets.

Roots is a compelling television miniseries that follows the story of an African-American family and their struggles through slavery, emphasizing the themes of racism, family, and freedom. Set in the 18th and 19th centuries, the series explores the harsh realities of slavery, the cruelty inflicted upon slaves, and their fight for liberation.

On a small island in the Florida Everglades, a DEA agent and a local sheriff gather a team of locals to take down a giant meth-fueled alligator.

In a medieval fantasy world, a young knight embarks on a perilous adventure to deliver an important letter. Along the way, he encounters magic, friendship, and battles against evil forces in order to fulfill his destiny and save the kingdom.

In Bottoms, two unpopular queer high-school students, PJ and Josie, accidentally injure their school's star quarterback, Jeff, resulting in their sudden popularity. To cover up their mistake, they create a false story about spending time in a juvenile correction facility and start a self-defense club for women. Alongside their friend Hazel and teacher Mr G, they hope to lose their virginities to their cheerleader crushes, Brittany and Isabel.

Nola Darling, a black female protagonist, navigates a love quadrangle with multiple partners. As a pansexual woman, she balances the challenges of her relationships and her personal identity in a dynamic portrayal of modern love and sexuality in Brooklyn, New York City.

During World War II, the US Army's only all-Black, all-women battalion takes on an impossible mission: sorting through a three-year backlog of 17 million pieces of mail that hadn't been delivered to American soldiers and finish within six months.

Clickbait is a psychological thriller TV show that unravels the dark secrets behind a mysterious online video that goes viral. As the truth behind the video is revealed, it explores themes of deception, ambition, and the consequences of online sensationalism.

Cinderella is a musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale. It tells the story of a young girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, but with the help of a fairy godmother, she attends the royal ball and captures the heart of the prince. However, she must leave before midnight, as her magical transformation will only last until then.

Sol is a hardworking woman who has the chance to work as a backing vocalist for a funk singer and return to dancing, as she did in her youth. Torn between family pressure and passion for the stage, she must face the judgment of her church's members and conflicts with her family. The new chance will make her reconnect with her past in many ways, leading her to find her great youth love.

Turn Up Charlie is about a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor who is given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a nanny to his famous best friend's daughter. As he tries to navigate his new role, Charlie also struggles to reconnect with his music career and find his own way to happiness.

Moonwalker follows the story of a black male protagonist who becomes a super villain, only to be stopped by a superhero. The movie features Michael Jackson, who portrays various characters including a parody of himself. It includes dancing, live performances, and a mix of live-action and animation. The plot includes elements such as drug crimes, gangsters, kidnapping, and an intergenerational friendship. Moonwalker is a retrospective of Michael Jackson's career and showcases his talent as an entertainer, with a focus on his music and dance performances.

Mady, a student, works as a locksmith by night. He helps Claire get into her apartment and soon realizes that she lied to him about her identity and robbed something that belonged to a dangerous man, Yannick. Mady gets embroiled in a manhunt and will have one night to prove his innocence.

After her best friend Ícaro is found dead, aspiring rapper Malu sets out to unravel the truth behind his mysterious passing.