We reminisce on 15 amazing biopics that told the stories of prominent figures in Black culture, and also 5 that were practically panned just in case future directors need an example of what not to do.

Charlie “Bird” Parker manged to carve out an influential career in jazz music during his life, which was tragically cut short. Parker cemented himself as one of the leading figures of bebop jazz, and today is the legendary saxophonist’s birthday. Charlies Parker Jr. was born in 1920 in Kansas City, Kan., and raised across the […]