Astound Celebrates Black History Month
Join us in honoring the profound impact of Black history — highlighting the incredible stories, achievements and culture that continue to shape and inspire our communities today.
Explore Black History through Film and TV
Experience the creativity portrayed by Black directors, producers, writers and actors.
Movies
Dive into films created by and starring Black artists.
- The Six Triple Eight (Netflix) — The only US Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve in WWII takes on a nearly impossible mission against all odds.
- The Burial (Prime Video) — Inspired by a true story, when a deal goes bad, a funeral home owner turns to a charismatic attorney to save his business.
- Origin (Hulu) — A journalist discovers the beauty of human resilience while going through personal loss.
- The Color Purple (HBO Max) — A bold new take on the classic story of 3 women who share an unbreakable bond.
Shows
Explore captivating series that celebrate the rich culture and impactful contributions of Black Americans.
- Cross (Prime Video) — Based on the best-selling novel, Alex Cross dives into the minds of America’s most insidious criminals with his partner John Sampson.
- All American (Netflix) — A football recruit faces adversity when adapting from public school in South L.A. to his new team in Beverly Hills.
- Black Cake (Hulu) — After her passing, Eleanor’s children discover a flash drive full of their mother’s untold stories and challenges of her journey to America.
- Get Millie Black (HBO Max) — Detective Millie Black works a case that threatens to alter her reality.
Documentaries
Be inspired by the real stories of Black history with these powerful documentary and biopic films.
- Rustin (Netflix) — Bayard Rustin helps change the course of Civil Rights by orchestrating the 1963 ‘March on Washington’ as a way to help fight against racism and homophobia in this biopic.
- Invisible Beauty (Hulu) — Bethann Hardison looks back on her life as a pioneer in modeling and activism in the fashion industry.
- The Harlem Hellfighters Great War (Prime Video) — The most decorated unit of the Second World War was an all-black regiment out of New York; this is their story.
- Stax Soulsville U.S.A. (HBO Max) — Dig into the Memphis soul sound that launched a movement and birthed superstar musicians who broke barriers.
2026 Academy Award Nominees®
Congratulations to the Black directors, producers, writers, actors and artists nominated in this year’s Academy Awards ®. Stream a selection of nominated films to prepare for Oscars ® big night on 3/15!
- Sinners (HBO Max) – 16 nominations, including Best Actor (Michael B. Jorden), Best Supporting Actress (Wunmi Mosaku). Best Supporting Actor (Delroy Lindo) and Best Director (Ryan Coogler)
- One Battle After Another (HBO Max) – Best Supporting Actress nominee, Teyana Taylor
Leaders Who Paved the Way
Explore the visionaries who committed their lives to making a lasting impact.
Lisa Gelobter
Lisa Gelobter – A computer scientist and technologist who developed the animation technology used to create GIFs, pioneered the technologies for digital video streaming and served as the Chief Digital Service Officer for the Department of Education.
Bryan Stevenson
Bryan Stevenson — An American lawyer, social justice activist and law professor who founded the Equal Justice Initiative and was integral to the establishment of the Legacy Museum to contextualize the history of American racial oppression.
Hattie McDaniel
Hattie McDaniel – The first Black actor to win an Academy Award®. McDaniel earned the award for Best Supporting Actress in 1940 for Gone with the Wind.
John Legend
John Legend – A producer, singer and songwriter who made history as the first Black man to achieve EGOT status (earning the Emmy ®, Grammy ®, Oscar ® and Tony ® awards).
Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes — A decorated poet who was inspired by Black life in the early 1900s and became a major part of the Harlem Renaissance.
Learn About Black History
Follow these resources to learn more about Black history, the invaluable contributions made by Black Americans and how you can help further this important work into the future.
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